Blood pressure, blood sugar, lung function and Cholesterol testing
Curriculum Unit: 8. Health screening services:
Overview & Academic Context
This study module covers "Blood pressure, blood sugar, lung function and Cholesterol testing", an integral component of the Year 2 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) curriculum under Community Pharmacy (Health screening services). Designed for clinical pharmacy scholars, the syllabus emphasizes mechanistic understanding, clinical relevance, and high-yield examination competencies.
Core Study Concepts
Learning Objectives
Upon reviewing this syllabus topic, Pharm.D students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:
- Review regulatory, statutory, and professional standards governing Blood pressure, blood sugar, lung function and Cholesterol testing.
- Develop systematic clinical protocols for patient counseling, documentation, and risk mitigation in Health screening services.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve healthcare outcomes and patient safety.
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Curriculum References & Recommended Texts
Standard literature and institutional sources for Community Pharmacy:
- [1]Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Pharm.D Curriculum Syllabus Guidelines
- [2]Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology (Hall & Hall)
- [3]A Textbook of Clinical Pharmacy Practice (Parthasarathi, Nyfort-Hansen, Nahata)