PHAR 7688 - Professional Year 4 (P4) Capstone Course - Summer/Fall/Spring Semester 2026-2027

Sep 17, 2026

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PHAR 7688 is a Professional Year 4 (P4) Capstone course reviewing core competency topics required for effective entry-level pharmacists, aligned with the NAPLEX and MPJE blueprint. The curriculum emphasizes drug and disease-state knowledge, comprehensive coverage of competency statements, and the knowledge and skills needed to meet competency expectations. The course awards 6 credit hours and is designed for students currently enrolled in P4 with no additional co-requisites, using exam-based learning and multiple summative assessments.

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PHAR 7688 Professional Year 4 (P4) Capstone Course Summer/Fall/Spring Semester 2026‐2027 Course Description This course reviews core topics that students will need to demonstrate competency to serve as effective entry‐ level pharmacists. Additional Course Information This course reviews relevant topics included in the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) blueprint to prepare students for the exam. Students will be reviewing all competency areas outlined by the NAPLEX’s blueprint, such as drug knowledge and disease state knowledge. This course provides an overview of all the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure students have a strong understanding of all the competency statements outlined by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Course Credit: 6 credit hours Pre‐Requisites: Current P4 standing Co‐Requisites: none Class Meeting Days, Time & Location: Course Coordinator: Jose Vega, Pharm.D. W.T. Brookshire Hall Room 127 Phone number: 903‐565‐6581 Cell: 325‐829‐8982 [Email:](Email: jvega@uttyler.edu)[ ](Email: jvega@uttyler.edu)[jvega@uttyler.edu](Email: jvega@uttyler.edu) Office hours: Tuesdays 12 pm – 1 pm; Thursdays 12 pm – 1 pm; open door, and by appointment Preferred method of contact: text, phone call Fisch College of Pharmacy (FCOP) and UT Tyler Policies This is Part 1 of the syllabus. Part 2 contains UT Tyler and the FCOP policies and procedures. For experiential courses (i.e., IPPE and/or APPE), the Experiential Manual contains additional policies and instructions that supplement the Syllabus Part 1 and 2. Please note, the experiential manual may contain policies with different deadlines and/or instructions. The manual should be followed in these cases. Required Materials Most course required materials are available through the Robert R. Muntz Library. These materials are available either online* ([http://library.uttyler.edu/](http://library.uttyler.edu/)) or on reserve. 1. 2027 NAPLEX Course book. Uworld/RxPrep. 2. 2027 UWorld/RxPrep online resources 3. Top 200 drug cards 4. Other required materials will be posted on the classes’ Canvas site. The site address is: [uttyler.edu/canvas](uttyler.edu/canvas). Page 1 of 8 Revised 5/12/2026 Recommended Materials None Course Format The course may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: 1. Independent study of assigned modules 2. Individual completion of online tests 3. In‐person assessments Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) | CLOs | PLO(s)
Assessed for this CLO (1‐12) | ACPE Appendix 1 | ACCP Didactic Toolkit | NAPLEX (1.A.1‐5.D) | Assessment Methods (1‐13) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. Obtain, interpret, or assess data, medical, or patient information | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | | 2. Identify drug
characteristics | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | | 3. Develop or manage treatment plans | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | | 4. Perform calculations | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | | 5. Assess compounding, dispensing, or administering drugs, or managing delivery systems | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | | 6. Develop or manage practice or medication‐use systems to ensure safety and quality | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | 1 | Course Summative Assessment Methods | | Assessment/Examination Method | | --- | --- | | 1 | Question‐based examination (UWorld‐based) | | 2 | Question‐based examination (paper‐based) | | 3 | Comprehensive Case | | 4 | Skills Assessment | | 5 | OSCE | | 6 | Team Project | | 7 | Individual Project | | 8 | Oral Presentation | | 9 | SOAP Note | | 10 | Reflection Essay | | 11 | Simulation | | 12 | Internship/Observation | | 13 | Other major assignment. Please specify: | Page 2 of 8 Revised 5/12/2026 Course Assessment Method Description | | Assessment Method | Description
Please provide a brief description of each summative assessment that you plan to use in this course to allow us to identify which ACPE standards are bein

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What is the purpose of PHAR 7688 Professional Year 4 (P4) Capstone Course?

It reviews core topics students must demonstrate to serve as effective entry-level pharmacists, with content aligned to the NAPLEX and MPJE blueprint.

What exam-related areas are emphasized in this course?

The course focuses on competency areas outlined by NAPLEX, including drug knowledge and disease-state knowledge, and prepares students for related blueprint content.

How is student performance evaluated and graded?

Students complete multiple summative assessments that contribute to the final grade through a defined grading scale and calculation scheme, with UWorld Weekly Chapter Tests and Assessment items listed with specific percentages.

Sep 17, 2026

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