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Apr 20, 2024
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PHCY 931 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Psychiatry
6 Credits
The course provides students with an overview of the role of a pharmacist in pharmacotherapeutic management of patients in the behavioral health system. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of the common disease states seen in patients in a psychiatric setting. Emphasis is placed on the application of pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans, taking into consideration adverse effect profiles, drug interactions and cost. In addition, students have the opportunity to educate patients, caregivers and health care professionals on the appropriate use of drugs for the treatment of behavioral health disease states. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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