Pharmacy Services
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

PHS202

Course Title:

Rational Drug

Course Semester:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	3

Language of instruction:

Course Prerequisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İrfan AYDIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İrfan AYDIN

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to train pharmacy technicians who are equipped to ensure that medications are dispensed to patients correctly and safely, to teach how to transfer the usage instructions on the prescription completely and clearly onto the medication packaging, and to provide effective information to patients about the correct administration and proper storage conditions of medications.
Course Content:	It contains information about the importance of rational drug use, the causes and consequences of irrational drug use, the prevention of irrational drug use, and the principles of application for rational drug treatment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the importance of correct presentation of drugs to the patient.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Writes the instructions for use in the prescription correctly on the drug and explains it to the patient.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Can inform about the storage conditions of drugs.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Knows the properties of the administration routes of drugs.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Rational drug use - introduction, purpose, learning objectives	Lecturer notes
2)	Rational drug use in Turkey and in the World	Lecturer notes
3)	The concept of irrational drug use	Lecturer notes
4)	Factors changing the effect of drugs	Lecturer notes
5)	Drug interactions	Lecturer notes
6)	Principles of rational drug use	Lecturer notes
7)	What is the role of pharmacy technician in rational drug use?	Lecturer notes
8)	Midterm exam	Lecturer notes
9)	Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences in pediatric patients.	Lecturer notes
10)	Rational drug use and medications to be aware of in pediatric patients.	Lecturer notes
11)	Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences in geriatric patients.	Lecturer notes
12)	Rational drug use and medications to be aware of in geriatric patients.	Lecturer notes
13)	Rational drug use in pregnant women.	Lecturer notes
14)	Points to consider when consuming herbal products and herbal medicines.	Lecturer notes
15)	Important considerations when choosing dietary supplements.	Lecturer notes
16)	Final exam	Lecturer notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Öğretim üyesi ders notları / Lecturer notes

References:

Kayaalp, Oğuz. Akılcı Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji 13. Baskı. Ankara: Pelikan Yayınevi, 2021.
Kayaalp, Oğuz. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji 10. Baskı. Ankara: Hacettepe-Taş Kitapçılık, 2002.
Mycek, Mary J., Harvey Richard A., Chample, Pamela C. Lippincott`s Illustrated Rewiews Farmakoloji 2.Baskı. Çev. Pamir ATAGÜNDÜZ. İstanbul: Nobel Kitabevi, 1998.
Raffa, Robert B., Rawls, Scott M., Beyzarov, Elena Portyansky. Netter’in Resimli Farmakolojisi. Çev. Mehmet İşbir. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2007.
Şakul, Ayşe Arzu. Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Farmakoloji, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, 2022.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
2) They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
6) They can effectively communicate their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, expressing themselves in a clear manner.
7) Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
8) They are aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and disseminating data related to their field.
10) Knows pharmaceutical raw materials, drug forms, and professional terminology.
11) Possesses knowledge and skills related to the procurement, stock management, storage, and presentation of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical products, cosmetic products, medical supplies, and other health-related products.
12) Prepares medications under the supervision of a specialist and provides information on their use.
13) They take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.	5
2)	They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3)	Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.	4
4)	Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5)	Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.	5
6)	They can effectively communicate their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, expressing themselves in a clear manner.
7)	Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
8)	They are aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9)	Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and disseminating data related to their field.
10)	Knows pharmaceutical raw materials, drug forms, and professional terminology.	5
11)	Possesses knowledge and skills related to the procurement, stock management, storage, and presentation of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical products, cosmetic products, medical supplies, and other health-related products.	5
12)	Prepares medications under the supervision of a specialist and provides information on their use.
13)	They take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Individual study and homework
Course
Örnek olay çalışması
Staj/Yerinde Uygulama

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)
Homework
Gözlem
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	28
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		76