PHPR 3823 - Pharmacotherapy IV (3)

Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy will instruct the student on the microbiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostics, and anti-microbial treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and other infectious diseases. Modules will be sequenced to first to understand and compare antimicrobial agents across spectrum of activity and pharmacologic principles, followed by application of this knowledge to the treatment of infectious disease states organized into organ systems and unique patient populations. Course content will be delivered through a series of reading assignments, lectures, group discussions and case studies. Assessment of student pharmacist learning will be evaluated with case discussions and comprehensive examinations.