PHRM 555 - Integrated Therapeutics: Infectious Diseases II

Prerequisites, PHRM 540, PHRM 543, PHRM 546, PHRM 552, PHRM 642, PHRM 651, doctor of pharmacy major. This is a continuation of the Infectious Disease I course. This course provides students with an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to understanding various viral, fungal, and parasitic disease processes and the therapeutic management of patients with such diseases. The topics of discussion will include virology, mycology, parasitology, biochemistry, immunology, pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacokinetics, social/behavioral/administrative pharmacy sciences, medication therapy management, and clinical sciences related to the presentation and management of bacterial infections. Upon completion of this course students will be able to formulate treatment, monitoring plans, and counseling on disease and drugs discussed. Numerical grading. (Offered every year.) 4 credits