Evolution of a Natural Products and Nutraceuticals Course in the Pharmacy Curriculum | Zendy

Werner J. Geldenhuys | Zendy; Michelle L. Cudnik | Zendy; Daniel L. Krinsky | Zendy; Altaf S. Darvesh | Zendy

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Evolution of a Natural Products and Nutraceuticals Course in the Pharmacy Curriculum

Author(s) -

Werner J. Geldenhuys,

Michelle L. Cudnik,

Daniel L. Krinsky,

Altaf S. Darvesh

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

american journal of pharmaceutical education

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.796

H-Index - 63

eISSN - 1553-6467

pISSN - 0002-9459

DOI - 10.5688/ajpe79682

Subject(s) - course (navigation) , pharmacy , medical education , curriculum , natural (archaeology) , natural medicine , medicine , psychology , engineering , pedagogy , family medicine , traditional medicine , history , aerospace engineering , archaeology

Objective. To develop, implement, and modify a required, second-year pharmacy course that provides an understanding of the scientific, therapeutic, and clinical principles, as well as the evidence-based medicine underlying the use of natural products. Design. A 28-hour, multi-faculty course was developed and offered in 2008. The course was modified over the years to enhance students' practice skills in the use of natural products. A course evaluation and survey were administered to assess the students' opinions. Assessment. Students performed well in the course and provided favorable evaluations, especially for the latest offering. Students reported significantly improved skills in providing advice to patients regarding the use of natural products. Conclusion. The course increased the students' knowledge and application of information and counseling skills regarding natural products.

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