Phar 5700:
Applied Fundamentals of Pharmacotherapy

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology and admitted to a graduate program (or permission of instructor)

This course is designed for students pursuing careers that require them to have a basic familiarity with drug therapy. This course is offered totally online and will focus on recognition of brand and generic drug names, their therapeutic classes and common uses.  In addition, participants will develop a basic proficiency in the use of drug information resources.  With the competencies developed, participants of the course can expect to better review medication lists and work with health communication/documentation. 

As compared to Phar 3700, Phar 5700 participants will complete a multimedia project on a drug-related topic of their choosing, in addition to completing additional learning modules on subjects appropriate to their profession.  As a result, this course requires completion of 16 online modules, which include audio narrated presentations, study guides and self test questions.  In addition, there are six online, open resource exams and weekly drug information case assignments to assist in applying what you've learned.

Professional students who will be responsible for routinely and directly administering medication and monitoring/reporting medication effectiveness should enroll in Phar 3800:  Pharmacotherapy for the Health Professions.  Credit not allowed if Phar 3700 has been completed. 

The instructors of Phar 5700 are currently working with the MSW program in Duluth to devise modules appropriate for social workers.  We are happy to work with other professions in bringing students pharmacotherapy topics appropriate for their practice.

Available on Twin Cities and Duluth Campuses.  Other participants should contact the Student Services Assistant knowmeds@umn.edu

Online course
Offered Fall, Spring
3 credits

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