Commonly occurring Communicable Diseases, causative agents, clinical presentations and prevention (Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Typhoid, Amoebiasis, Malaria, Leprosy, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and AIDS)

Curriculum Unit: 10. Health Education:

This study module covers "Commonly occurring Communicable Diseases, causative agents, clinical presentations and prevention (Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Typhoid, Amoebiasis, Malaria, Leprosy, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and AIDS)", an integral component of the Year 2 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) curriculum under Community Pharmacy (Health Education). Designed for clinical pharmacy scholars, the syllabus emphasizes mechanistic understanding, clinical relevance, and high-yield examination competencies.

Upon reviewing this syllabus topic, Pharm.D students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in:

• Review regulatory, statutory, and professional standards governing Commonly occurring Communicable Diseases, causative agents, clinical presentations and prevention (Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Typhoid, Amoebiasis, Malaria, Leprosy, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and AIDS).
• Develop systematic clinical protocols for patient counseling, documentation, and risk mitigation in Health Education.
• Implement evidence-based practices to improve healthcare outcomes and patient safety.

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)