PHAR 933 Principles of Pain Management

Provides students with knowledge and skills in treating patients with acute or chronic pain. Students will integrate basic science knowledge into clinical practice. Students will evaluate and assimilate scientific evidence to improve patient care and employ concepts of disease prevention, public health promotion, literacy, and/or wellness. Evaluate population health issues by considering quality of care, access, and cost at the local, state, and federal levels. Identify medication-related problems, formulate medication treatment plans, and monitor and evaluate patient response to pharmacotherapy for the treatment of pain.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

PHAR 835

Corequisite

None