PHRD 3000: Introduction to Pharmacy (2 Credits)
The Introduction to Pharmacy course is a first year, two credit course that is completed within the first seven days of the pharmacy curriculum.  During this time, first year pharmacy students are the only pharmacy students on campus and the focus of the course and the faculty is preparing the new students with everything they need to be successful in the pharmacy curriculum and profession.  The course includes logistical items such as getting set up with computer access, electronic access to courses, the library and email, meeting all first year course directors, getting an overview of the courses, meeting fellow classmates and learning about the campus and school.  The course also includes important introductions to the policies, procedures and resources associated with student life such as the academic advancement policies, the student ethics and conduct code and tutoring programs.  One half day of the course is devoted to small group activities involving the first year health profession students from all disciplines on the campus (nursing, dental, medicine, physical therapy, etc) to begin their journey as part of interdisciplinary health care teams.  Students have opportunities to learn about extracurricular pharmacy related activities such as involvement in any of the more than ten pharmacy profession, student governance or campus related organizations and activities.  Finally, students obtain important information about their transition to becoming a part of the pharmacy profession by participating with members and staff of the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy and applying for their licensure as a practicing intern pharmacist.  The course culminates in a formal White Coat Ceremony that welcomes and celebrates the students’ entry into the profession.  Family members and friends are invited to join this celebration and the welcome picnic that follows.