Program Overview

Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Degrees and Programs

• PharmD Program
• Dual Degree Programs
• Master of Science (MS) Programs
• PhD Programs
• Cannabis Science and Medicine
• Residencies
• Fellowships
• Undergraduate Research Program
• Continuing Education
• Pharmacy Tech

Admissions

• PharmD Admissions
• Master of Science (MS) Admissions
• PhD Programs Admissions

Current Students

• PharmD Students
• Master of Science (MS) Students
• PhD Students
• Distance Degree(s) and Programs

Research

• Research and Graduate Studies
• Research Centers
• Core Facilities
• Research Labs
• Publications
• Graduate Studies
• Innovation and Commercialization

Resources

• Career Services
• Scholarship and Financial Aid
• Faculty Resources
• Staff Resources
• CU TIDE
• Technology Services
• Marketing & Communications
• Pharmacy Portal

Integrative Health and Natural Wellness

Integrative health has a rich global history and plays a crucial role in complementing traditional Western Medicine today. Pharmacists, as front-line healthcare providers, often face inquiries about the safety, efficacy, and usage of herbal supplements.

Module 1 Objectives From the Garden

• List the Latin binomial names for plants and their importance
• Differentiate between different types of plant families and major classes of phytochemicals
• Evaluate appropriate gardening environment for herbs
• Identify herbs that have medicinal properties

Module 2 Objectives - Whole Person Health

• Define Whole Person Health and describe the patterns of utilization
• Explain the purpose of Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) 1994
• Distinguish between higher and lower quality supplements based on the product labeling
• Assess the credibility of information contained in online resources to make sound decisions

Module 3 Objectives Aromatherapy

• Describe modern day science behind aromatherapy and its roots in botanical medicine
• Identify relevant safety issues and appropriate uses of essential oils
• Describe top, middle and base note categories
• Compare and contrast the common essential oils utilized in the US
• Summarize the application of oils and which dilations are the most appropriate for use

Continuing Education

• Certificate Programs
• Home Study
  • Individual Cannabis Home Study
  • Immunization Updates
  • Managing Medications During Ramadan
  • Advanced Diabetes Home Study
  • Gender Affirming Care: Basics to Providing Care
  • Integrative Health and Natural Wellness
  • Motivational Interviewing with Patient Scenarios
  • OpenEvidence: A Sledgehammer in the AI Toolbox?
  • 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids: A Deep Dive
• Live Events
• Statewide Protocols
• Informational Recordings
• Resources
• Accreditation Service Fees