PHASÂ 5102. Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics. 1 Hour.
Students build a foundational understanding of the principles of pharmacology, their application in clinical practice, and explore a detailed study of mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, and contraindications of commonly prescribed medications. Areas of focus include drug classifications, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination), pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
