PT 712 - Pharmacology

Prerequisites, PT 789, and PT 793 or PT 794. This course will familiarize the physical therapy student with basic and applied clinical pharmacology. Class content includes the effects of pharmacotherapy on the health and well being of patients and clinical incorporation of pharmacological data into treatment selection and delivery. Students will gain familiarity with prescription and over-the-counter medication brand and generic names, indications, contraindications, dosage schedules, and potential effects and side effects of significance to physical therapy treatment. (Offered as needed.) 2½ credits