HSC 4159 - Advanced Medical Pharmacology

3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course builds on the foundation of pharmacologic practice for RC and CVT professionals for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs via the oral, aerosol, and parenteral routes. An emphasis is placed on agents with specific application to cardiopulmonary systems as well as analgesic, sedation, and anesthetic agents for critical and emergency care.