IPE 5100. Global Education. (3 Credits)

This elective course provides the student with an opportunity for a cultural experience in a host country. Each student will learn to appreciate differences and similarities between cultures, and develop skills that will foster cross cultural interaction, and appreciation and respect for other cultures. The experience will focus on interacting with individuals at the host site to develop professional skills and effective interactions with others outside of their own culture.

IPE 5200. Interprofessional Education Capstone. (1 Credit)

The course will expose students to a variety of elements related to effective, collaborative team-based practice within the context of current health and social care environments. Through opportunities for critical reflection of assigned readings and videos, students will develop an articulated view of interprofessional practice in their future careers. The course emphasizes the development of the student in mind, body, and spirit as they explore the many facets of collaborative care in the health and social professions. This course is a required component of the CUW Interprofessional Education (IPE) Certificate.

IPE 5550. Spirituality in Healthcare. (2 Credits)

This course will have several modules that will focus on the intersection of healthcare and spirituality. Initially we will explore the history of healthcare and religion. We will then discuss medical literature in a scientific review of religion, spirituality and health. In addition, we will examine other faith/spiritual cultures and how each one interacts with the principles of modern western medicine. As pharmacists we are called to a very special vocation. We will explore the meaning of vocation. We will also discuss the intersection of the Christian faith and healthcare through of variety of means including case studies, spiritual histories and patient encounters.

IPE 5560. Applied Improvisation for Health Profession Students. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to use improvisational theater training exercises which have been adapted to health care to improve and strengthen communication and teamwork skills. Armed with strong teamwork and patient-centered communication skills, students who complete this course will be poised to improve clinical outcomes, chronic disease management, and patient satisfaction while avoiding serious medical errors associated with communication breakdown. Successful completion of Pharmacy P2 or consent of course coordinator for other Health Profession programs is required prior to registratoin. No previous theater or improvisation experience is necessary.

IPE 5900. Special Topics. (1 Credit)

This course provides brief lectures on uses of High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography. Separation and analytical technology (principles and theory of separation science). Sample preparation, solvent extraction, high performance liquid chromatography HPLC. The majority of the class will not be taught in the classroom, but we will meet in Lab 228 and we will do hands-on experience using the HPLC. Students will be asked to perform a project utilizing the HPLC equipment.