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REHS 7957 - Introduction to Pharmacology

3 Credits

Introduction to Pharmacology is a lecture- and activity-based course that presents basic pharmacologic principles (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, drug interactions, etc.) with emphasis on CNS, musculoskeletal, and psychiatric pharmacology. The effects of drug action on the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapy interventions and functional outcomes will be stressed. In addition, safety factors that can impact the rehab process, and/or be impacted by the rehab professional will be addressed, including medication errors, non-adherence, and polypharmacy.