Subject:
Pharmacy
Credit units:
3
College:
Pharmacy and Nutrition
Department: Pharm and Nutr (Dean's Office)
Description
The field of health sciences is constantly evolving to meet the ever-growing challenges of today’s society. One of the most pressing issues in healthcare today are substance use disorders. This interprofessional elective is designed to provide health sciences students (pharmacy, medicine, and nursing) with a comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders (SUDs). The course will explore the biological, psychological, nonpharmacological, pharmacological, and social aspects of SUDs and emphasize an interprofessional approach to assessment, treatment, and prevention. This course will encompass various dimensions of addiction and substance use disorders. It will integrate scientific knowledge with clinical expertise and will incorporate the perspectives of individuals with lived experience.
Restriction(s): Completion of Year 2 of the PharmD program.
Prerequisite(s): PHAR 390.0 or permission of the instructor.
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