Program Overview

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Program

The Introductory Pharmacy Practice program at Alfaisal University offers students a comprehensive learning experience in pharmacy practice. The program consists of several courses that provide students with hands-on experience in institutional and community settings.

Course Descriptions

• IPP 5X5: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III
  • This course requires students to spend 5 hours/week, comprising 75 hours of training, in an institutional environment.
  • The course provides students with practice experiences in institutional outpatient pharmacy services and institutional inpatient pharmacy services.
  • Students apply basic practice skills and interface with patients and providers, including evaluating medication orders, prescriptions, dispensing of medications, and other pharmaceutical services.
• IPP 489: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I (IPPE)
  • This course requires students to spend 4 weeks of training, 40 hours/week, for a total of 160 hours, in a community setting.
  • Students gain experience in clinical pharmacy practice and are distributed among community pharmacies via placement in traditional community pharmacies or in an outpatient pharmacy in primary health care centers.
  • The course provides an opportunity for students to apply basic practice and communication skills and to interface with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Students also participate in community service, which can be planned with the college as an educational campaign focusing on face-to-face interaction with the community.
• IPP 596: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II
  • This course requires students to spend 5 hours/week, comprising 75 hours of training, in an institutional environment.
  • The course provides students with practice experiences in institutional outpatient pharmacy services and institutional inpatient pharmacy services.
  • Students apply basic practice skills and interface with patients and providers, including evaluating medication orders, prescriptions, dispensing of medications, and other pharmaceutical services.

Program Overview

The Introductory Pharmacy Practice program at Alfaisal University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience in pharmacy practice. The program consists of several courses that offer hands-on experience in institutional and community settings, allowing students to apply basic practice skills and interface with patients and healthcare providers.