PAS 5253 - Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics I

CIP Code: 510912
Description: Students are introduced to pharmacology and therapeutic management of disease. Students master the general principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and therapeutics with an emphasis on the rational use of drugs in the care and treatment of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in the primary care setting. Topics include discussion of treatment guidelines, indications, contraindications, drug law, drug information resources and case studies. This course is the first in a series of three courses emphasizing the PA’s role in drug therapy.

Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Studies program.