Course Information
Line Number 307032
Course Name PHAR703 - Therapeutics 1
Course Description
This course covers the pharmacotherapy for respiratory, oncologic, gastrointestinal, renal, urological, and infectious diseases in relation to the pathophysiologic conditions of the patient. The course discusses concepts of drug action, therapeutic uses, goals of treatment, pharmaceutical care plan, patient counselling, drug monitoring, and evaluation of the therapeutic outcomes. Students learn methods of interacting and supporting other members of the medical care team by developing and evaluating patient?s therapeutic plans and offering alternative therapeutic options/plans when needed. The course will provide students with the knowledge necessary for the practice of patient-oriented pharmacy.