MHS 660 ADVANCED APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
By the end of this course, students will have an advanced knowledge in pharmacology used in the treatment of selected health conditions commonly encountered by healthcare providers. Students will apply principles of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmokinetics, and drug metabolism learned in PHA 120 and PHA 123 as they focus on the pathophysiological approach to pharmocology. Course activities and resources will emphasize: the integration of pathophysiology and pharmacologic principles, mechanisms of action of drugs, side effects, adverse effects, drug interactions, and the pharmacologic application in clinical settings. Using case studies provided through electronic medical records, students will achieve competency in the decision-making processes used to safely and effectively prescribe and monitor pharmacotherapeutics appropriate to specific patient needs through realistic, simulated, interprofessional interactions of healthcare providers. Prerequisites: PHA 120 and PHA 123 (AACC PA), and MHS 622.