PHTH-717 : Introduction to Pharmacology 2

This course introduces the basic principles of pharmacology and precautions as it relates to physical therapy practice. Main topics include: pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; routes of drug administration; drugs and cellular receptors; age, sex and race considerations in pharmacology; teratogenicity and drugs; and principle of decision-making in pharmacology. Pharmacology as it relates to various human systems (equivalent of 2 credit hours) is integrated later in the program as part of the content of the clinical courses.