PULMONARY SCIENCE AND THERAPEUTICS
Integration of pharmacologic knowledge and clinical decision-making to optimize patient management of pulmonary disease states and promote and support tobacco cessation. Emphasis on patient assessment and provision of evidence-based practices through application of pharmacotherapy principles, and drug monitoring to support person-centered care. Development of skills in gathering information, identifying and resolving medication-related problems, providing patient communication and education, and completing clinical documentation.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Pharmacy program Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Assess pulmonary health conditions by evaluating diagnostic criteria, risk factors, etiology, and treatment goals Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate among the therapeutic drug classes based on mechanisms of action, clinical use, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and dosage forms used for pulmonary conditions Audience: Graduate 3. Describe why a drug is selected for a condition or person based on its properties Audience: Graduate 4. Design a person-centered care plan consisting of both drug and non-drug elements appropriate for an individual with pulmonary conditions using evidence-based principles and guidelines Audience: Graduate 5. Evaluate a person-centered care plan to optimize safety and efficacy, considering patient-specific factors, to improve therapeutic outcomes for pulmonary conditions Audience: Graduate 6. Design a person-centered communication approach utilizing effective oral and written communication strategies Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Assess pulmonary health conditions by evaluating diagnostic criteria, risk factors, etiology, and treatment goals Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate among the therapeutic drug classes based on mechanisms of action, clinical use, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and dosage forms used for pulmonary conditions Audience: Graduate 3. Describe why a drug is selected for a condition or person based on its properties Audience: Graduate 4. Design a person-centered care plan consisting of both drug and non-drug elements appropriate for an individual with pulmonary conditions using evidence-based principles and guidelines Audience: Graduate 5. Evaluate a person-centered care plan to optimize safety and efficacy, considering patient-specific factors, to improve therapeutic outcomes for pulmonary conditions Audience: Graduate 6. Design a person-centered communication approach utilizing effective oral and written communication strategies Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027