Critical Care Therapeutics

Catalog description

The course will offer an introduction to the pharmacotherapeutic management of the critically ill patient. The pathophysiology and drug therapy of selected problems in the critically ill population will be covered. Students in the course will discuss these topics with a number of activities throughout the semester. The course will strengthen the student’s ability to evaluate and apply primary literature as well as verbal presentation skills. Active participation will allow the student to hone their clinical skills in real-life situations.