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Nov 21, 2024
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NUR 274 - Applied Psychopharmacology
Semester Hours: 2
This course builds upon the scientific principles of Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Life Span. The sequencing of pharmacology with psychopharmacology, integrates and applies the acquired knowledge of physical/ medical health medications and psychiatric medications used in clinical practice. The course begins with the overarching principles of psychopharmacology and provides the scientific basis of psychiatric medications and their pharmacotherapeutics. Discussions will incorporate basic knowledge of proposed mechanisms of action and metabolism of commonly prescribed psychopharmacologic agents. Building on the student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics, evidence-based guidelines/research provide the direction for use of medications for the treatment of a variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders and monitoring the physiological and behavioral responses to these interventions. An innovative learning method, using PEARLS Case-Based Learning as well as embedding Advanced Psychiatric Assessment with Applied Psychopharmacology, provides the learner with opportunities to develop both differential diagnoses in Advanced Psychiatric Assessment, as well apply the pharmacotherapeutic principles in the management of the same case. Applied Psychopharmacology and Advanced Psychiatric Assessment will be integrated through PEARLS cases, simulation and clinical correlations. Students will be prepared to use, interpret and apply appropriate laboratory diagnostic procedures, and use medications to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. Issues of patient collaboration, adherence, patient teaching and goal setting around medication will be discussed. Case studies will provide the relevant ethical, legal and psychosocial issues in a holistic environment. The process of learning will be holistic, scientifically sound, evidence based and patient-centered care, delivered through an interprofessional learning framework and faculty.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
NUR 201 , 202 , 203 .
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