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INFECTIOUS DISEASES PHARMACOTHERAPY IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING

PHMPRAC 659
Course Description

Antimicrobial Stewardship has emerged as an important component of patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Pharmacists can play an essential role in Antimicrobial Stewardship through application of knowledge in pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, microbiology, and biotechnology, most often expressed in the acute care setting, where patient health status and therapeutic decision making are ongoing. Addresses the ever-changing skill set required for pharmacists to understand therapeutic options and make effective interventions in the care of infected patients. Emphasis is placed on new treatment modalities as well as challenging the status quo of conventional management principles.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.91

2.26% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
82.61%

8.14% from Historical

Class Size
23

-4.17% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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