PA 509 Pharmacology & Pharmacotherpeutics I

Provides instruction in pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics as they pertain to patient counseling/education, prescriptions, non-prescriptions, and therapeutic agents.  Explains general pharmacology principles, drug mechanisms of action, appropriate selection, and rationale use in the prevention and treatment of diseases across major classes of therapeutic agents.  Medication management, understanding of pharmacodynamics, side-effects, and toxicities are taught with a focus on infectious disease, hematology/oncology, dermatology, cardiology, and pulmonology systems.  Course delivery methods for teaching and learning include lectures, small groups, and case studies.