This course provides a practical overview of pharmacologic therapy used in the management of ambulatory patients with chronic illnesses or non-life threatening acute illnesses. The student will study the effects of drugs on organ systems and diseases and the mechanism of action (pharmacodynamics), the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs (A.D.M.E. of pharmacokinetics), potential toxic effects of medications, factors affecting the effectiveness of drugs, and interactions with drugs, botanical compounds, foods, and nutritional supplements.
- Instructor: Kate Welch
- Course Facilitator: Nicolette Codispoti
- Course Facilitator: Jennifer Evon
- Course Facilitator: Christine Farlow
- Course Facilitator: Stephanie Hinton
- Course Facilitator: Ronald Watson