PAM 640 Pharmacotherapeutics I

A course designed to guide the student in developing problem solving skills to apply in the medical decision making process in making therapeutic treatment decisions to include both prescription and over the counter medications. Both the pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics of drug classes are covered as well as safe, ethical, therapeutic and legal prescribing practices. This course will follow the same body system approach as the clinical medicine course modules. Instruction will include lecture, problem/case based learning and/or small group work.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to PA Program