Pathophysiology and Patient Assessment Skills.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course provides an in-depth exploration of patient assessment techniques and the understanding of pathophysiology underlying various diseases and conditions. Students will develop the necessary skills to perform comprehensive health and medication assessments, interpret clinical findings and understand the underlying physiological processes necessary in patient-centered pharmacy practice. Topics covered include health and medication history-taking, basic physical assessment techniques, interpretation of common laboratory and other objective data, and common disease processes and their impact on different body systems. This course will also build on communication and information skills presented in concurrent courses.