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HLH 530 Advanced Pharmacology I
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Provides the foundation for advanced principles of clinical pharmacokinetics with application to dosage determination. The pharmacokinetics of autonomic transmission, adrenergic agonists and blocking agents, cholinergic agonists, muscarinic blocking agents and cardiovascular agents are examined. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 531 Advanced Pharmacology II
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Prerequisites:
HLH 530
Continues the examination of various pharmacotherapeutic agents including anti-infectives, eicosanoids, adrenal steroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, opioids, antihistamines, and diuretics. Psychotropic agents including antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, hypnosedatives, and anticulvulsants are also addressed. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 532 Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
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Examines theoretical and empirical basis for health promotion and risk reduction. It will prepare the health care professional to provide population-centered, interdisciplinary, prevention-oriented health care. Healthy People 2000/2010 will be used as a framework as well as theories and research from multiple disciplines for application to practice. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 550 Research Methods in Health Care
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This course provides students with a background in the research process relevant to practice/management as a health professional. The research literature is critically evaluated for application to professional practice and/or management, determining client/patient population needs, and evaluating outcomes. Using evidenced-based research, students will develop a scholarly paper or grant proposal of professional interest to them. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 560 Pharmacology I
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Introductory course in the pharmacology of anesthetic drugs and adjunctive agents. Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy and toxicology are also included. | 4 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 561 Pharmacology II
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Continuation of Pharmacology I with emphasis on pharmacological preparations, specific accessory drugs and non-anesthetic ancillary drugs. Biochemorphology, armacodynamics and biological disposition of inhalation, local and intravenous anesthetics, and drug interactions are included. | 4 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 562 Advanced Pharmacology
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In depth examination of the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics and pharmacodynamics. Autonomic and neurohumoral pharmacology are included. | 2 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 570 Health Care Delivery and Policy Issues
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This course examines the theoretical and empirical bases for health care delivery and policy issues in the United States. Health policy decisions are examined in relation to cost, quality, access, ethics, and managed care. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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HLH 590 Advanced Pathophysiology
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The course focuses on the advanced pathophysiology of altered health and body function and disease processes with emphasis on clinical application to practice. Students will learn the how and why of signs, symptoms, and laboratory changes of various physiological conditions and human responses. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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