CIRCULATION SCIENCE AND THERAPEUTICS
Integration of pharmacologic knowledge and clinical decision-making to optimize patient management of cardiovascular diseases. Emphasis on patient assessment and provision of evidence-based practices through application of pharmacotherapy principles, and drug monitoring to support person-centered care.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: PHARMACY 435 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Assess circulatory health conditions by evaluating diagnostic criteria, risk factors, etiology, and treatment goals. Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate among the therapeutic drug classes used for cardiovascular conditions based on mechanisms of action, clinical use, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and dosage forms used for cardiovascular conditions. Audience: Graduate 3. Explain why a drug is selected for a cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular conditions. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Assess circulatory health conditions by evaluating diagnostic criteria, risk factors, etiology, and treatment goals. Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate among the therapeutic drug classes used for cardiovascular conditions based on mechanisms of action, clinical use, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and dosage forms used for cardiovascular conditions. Audience: Graduate 3. Explain why a drug is selected for a cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular conditions. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027