PAS 5293 - Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics III

CIP Code: 510912
Description: Students will learn general principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and therapeutics. Emphasis will be placed on the rational use of drugs in the care and treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in various clinical settings. This is the final course in a series of three courses in pharmacology and therapeutic management of disease, emphasizing the PA’s role in drug therapy. The course will include discussion of treatment guidelines, indications, contraindications, drug law, drug information resources and case studies.

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: Lecture: 3
Restrictions: Acceptance into the Physician Assistant Studies program.