Ever wonder what causes depression? Did you know that a bacterial infection is responsible for most stomach ulcers? Curious as to why some medications can’t be used by certain people?

Come and learn about common diseases and conditions and how they are treated with prescription medications. This class is self-study, has no prerequisites and there’s no textbook to buy because all of the learning materials are online! We will show you how to find and use reliable drug information so you can answer your own questions after you finish the course!  After just 8 weeks and four exams, you will be a more empowered consumer of healthcare!

Self-study/Online course
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer (Twin Cities)
2 credits
rxdx@umn.edu

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What do students think?
94% of the students in the Spring 2009 course stated that they would recommend this course to a friend!

Past students have made the following comments:

• Thanks for a great semester- I found this course interesting and enlightening.
• I’ve always enjoyed taking the Pharmacy classes. The courses are very informative, challenging and interesting.
• I thought this class was great. I believe it will be very useful in medical school.
• They did great!! They're a very knowledgeable team.
• I think everything is being done excellently. I wouldn't have you change a thing about the course.
• I really like that there is no final; it gets so stressful at the end of the semester that it is nice that this is one class I don't have to worry about finals week!
• I really enjoyed the course! I thought the learning materials were very interesting. This is my second class I have taken through this department and I will definitely be taking another one!
• I really enjoyed this class. I think it provided me with useful knowledge to carry with me!!
• I have taken Phar 1001 through 1004, and I have enjoyed all four courses. I am graduating in May, and I thank all of you for helping me decide to go (and get in) to pharmacy school next fall!
• I loved the class, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you so much!
• The intermittent quizzes (during the presentations) were helpful, I felt like they kept me on track, as were leaving a few blanks in the notes. I also liked that we were directed to other websites for short activities. I really felt like it helped me learn the information. Overall, a very nice course!
• This is a good course for those thinking of going into the health professions.
• The learning materials in audio and slides format were very helpful, especially the slides format, easier to print out. Also the self test aid in summarizing some of the key points in each module.

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