Pharmacological Interventions in Health and Illness

1.5 credits · Graduate

Students gain advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as evidence informed practice in the selection, prescription and monitoring of drugs to treat diseases, conditions and injuries. Students learn to select drug therapy based on knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, client health history and the epidemiology of disease. Students prepare to write prescriptions that meet provincial and federal standards and legislative requirements, including responsibilities relevant to prescription and management of controlled substances.