Pharmacy 757
Study the physiological, social, psychological, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes that make medication dosing and monitoring different in geriatric patients. Heavy clinical tilt makes great preparation for Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care Rotations. Will also study the issues surrounding death and dying, Hospice versus Palliative Care, and caregiving.
Prerequisites
Third year PharmD students or permission of instructor
Program Year
P3
School
Course Number
Pharmacy 757
Course Name
Be More Aware in Eldercare: Learning the Geria-tricks of the Trade
Practice Area / Category
Credits
2