Acute Care Cardiology

Catalog description

This elective course provides students with an in-depth review and expansion of knowledge regarding the management of medical pharmacotherapy in patients with acute cardiovascular issues, building upon concepts that were introduced in Integrated Sequence 4 and 5. The class is focused on application of knowledge to improve patient care. Learning techniques that will be utilized include lecture, discussion, formulation of a Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) for patient cases, evaluation of primary literature, and student debates.