Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Michael Ammons (Curriculum Vitae)

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Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

PHRA-1404-001 Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the disease state and therapeutic properties of drugs used in pharmaceutical therapy.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Pharmacology Essentials for Allied Health with course navigator +

Supplies

Personal Computer and reliable internet access.

Student Performance

(minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

Upon completion of PHRA 1404, the student will be able to:

Examine principles of drug action in the body and individual cells, including body absorption and distribution in relation to therapeutic blood levels and the process of clearing systemically dispersed agents through metabolism and elimination.
Anticipate how best to promote safety and avoid medication errors through drug label and medication order literacy skills. Be able to communicate effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team. Implement appropriate patient warning labels to promote thorough understanding of drug regimen requirements by patients and medical staff.
Anticipate possible side effects and related dispensing strategy for each drug class as well as for specific agents. Analyze labeling requirements for various classes of pharmaceuticals and cautions when dispensing based on thorough understanding of interactions between classes of pharmaceuticals, individual agents, and natural supplements.
Describe ways various classes of anti-infective drugs work against microorganisms and identify uses of these drugs in eliminating specific microorganisms from the body.
Explain the action of neurotransmitters in the nervous system, relate classes of pharmaceuticals that affect or change neurotransmitter action, and describe therapeutic results obtained with the various neurological agent classes.
Explain principles of how various classes of pharmaceuticals act when utilized in aiding respiratory gas exchanges, circulating blood pressure and cardiac rhythms, and blood filtration.
Compare action of pharmaceutical agents when applied to the digestive system and examine, compare, and describe how these agents affect other physiological processes (e.g., blood pressure and sugar levels).
Define the action of the endocrine glands and hormones, delineate hormone supplement and replacement therapies, and compile adverse effects of inadequate and excess administration.
Identify the physiological action and deficiency symptoms of vitamin classes, explore natural supplements and potential therapeutic value, and examine the use of natural supplements in conjunction with prescription medications.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Adult, professional behavior is expected at all times.

Academic dishonesty will result in a final grade of "F" for the course. Any attempt to cheat will be considered as academic dishonesty and will result in a final grade of “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

The final course grade will be computed as follows:

*The average of all exams equals 25% of the final grade

*Paper will equal 25% of the final grade

*The average of all chapter quizzes/assignments will equal 20% of the final grade

*The final equals 30% of the final grade

The following grade scale applies:

A = 90-100%

B = 80-90%

C = 70-80%

F = Less than 70%

Mandatory Skills Building : In an effort to increase retention in Pharmacy courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a mandatory skills building assignment before taking the next exam. Before receiving a skills assignment, students must first schedule a time with the instructor. The assignment will be given at that time. THIS IS MANDATORY.

Students will not be allowed to make-up exams, homework, or quizzes. The student will receive a grade of ZERO for anything missed.

**With regard to exams only, the instructor will consider only written petitions for emergency situations and undue hardships on an individual basis. The decision of the instructor to accept or reject the petition is final. The process must be initiated by the student and occur within 48 hours of the missed class period.

Attendance

Calendar

There will be 6 exams. (This is subject to change)

The Final Exam will be comprehensive.

Each chapter assignment and quiz is due weekly. Due dates are in the folders. It is your responsibility to check due dates.

For each chapter, complete the following:

View the PowerPoint presentation
Complete the course navigator + exercises
Complete the chapter assignment
Take the chapter quiz

PHRA 1404 Outline (subject to change)

Week 1: First Week Assignment

Week 2: Ch 9 The Integumentary System and Drug Therapy