PHP505 Advanced Geriatric Pharmacotherapy

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Estus (Dr. Hume & Dr. Eisenhower, co-coordinators) Semester offered   Fall Catalog Description   Broad issues in geriatrics including age-related physiologic changes, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, clinical assessment techniques, models of care, interdisciplinary teams, management of chronic diseases and drug therapy in older adults. Estimated Enrollment   45 […]

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BPS533 Medicinal Plants

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Seeram       Catalog Description   Provides knowledge on medicinal plant natural products and nutraceuticals used for beneficial, preventive, and/or therapeutic purposes, and for non-pharmacologic treatments for common self-treatable ailments.  Challenges and opportunities in botanical research with field work in medicinal plant garden.  Emphasis is placed […]

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PHP 680 The Legal and Public Policy Environment in Health Care Administration

Credits 3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor Dr. Elaina Goldstein, JD, MPA Semester offered Spring Catalog Description This class will examine the distinction and the relationship between health care policy, legislation and regulation at the federal and state levels of government.  It will specifically compare the Congressional health care reform efforts of the Clinton Administration and the […]

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PHP580 Pharmacoeconomics

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Paul Larrat (coordinator) & Dr. Stephen Kogut       Catalog Description   Introduction to methodologic approaches utilized in economic evaluation of drug use and therapy in community and managed care settings, and clinical trials, including the FDA approval process and liability issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA […]

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PHP560 Advanced Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacotherapy

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Marilyn Barbour & Dr. Anne Hume       Catalog Description   Advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutic management of patients with cardiovascular and renal disease through the application of evidence-based medicine and critical evaluation of literature. (Lec. 3) Pre: third year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission […]

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PHP440 Advanced Pediatric Pharmacotherapy

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Kelly Matson       Catalog Description   Pharmacotherapeutic needs of infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and other developmental-associated physiological changes. (Lec. 3) Pre: second year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Estimated Enrollment   40 (Preference will be […]

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PHP460 Palliative Care

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Jayne Pawasauskas Semester offered   Spring Catalog Description   Principles of palliative care including control of pain and other symptoms, and psychological, social, and spiritual issues.  Pre:  P2 or P3 student in Doctor of Pharmacy program or permission of instructor. Estimated Enrollment   30 Detailed Course Description […]

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PHP430 Public Health Consequences of Infectious Diseases

Credits   3 credits Coordinator/Primary Instructor   Dr. Bratberg       Catalog Description   Advanced topics in infectious diseases and pulmonary pharmacotherapy through literature review, data interpretation, and case scenarios. Content will be delivered through the perspective of clinical pharmacists. (Lec. 3) Pre: 413, second or third year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good […]

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