Pharmacology I

Catalog description

This course is the first of a two-course series designed to develop foundational knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. The course outline is designed to coincide with the organ systems covered in the clinical medicine courses. The student will learn medical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacogenomics with an emphasis on clinical therapeutics. Students will gain foundational knowledge with the categorizations, mechanisms of action, interactions, adverse reactions, therapeutic indications, contraindications, and precautions for the pharmacological agents. Students will learn the basic principles of prescription writing and the laws governing this privilege in New York State. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based practice and patient education regarding drug administration, potential adverse effects, and drug interactions Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: PHAS 602, Matriculation in MSPA program.