Introduction to essential clinical, professional, and practice- based skills needed to provide pharmacy care.

Introduction to essential clinical, professional, and practice- based skills needed to provide pharmacy care.

Drugs acting on the peripheral nervous system and cardiovascular system, including structure-activity relationships, mechanisms of action, storage, and chemical stability reactions.

An overview of the United States Public Health System as it currently exists and operates, with an emphasis on the core functions of public health. A survey of different approaches to public health problems, including health promotion and disease prevention.

Mathematical principles and quantitative methods utilized in the contemporary practice of pharmacy. Calculations required in the quantitative development and assessment of prescriptions, dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and drug therapy modalities applicable to pharmacy practice.

Principles of pharmacology, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. Actions of agents on the autonomic nervous system and significant nonprescription drugs.

Neuropharmacology and major classes of drugs acting on the central nervous system, including the clinical indication(s), mechanism and site of action, side effects, and potential drug interactions.

Anatomy and physiology of the human body with emphasis on the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular and renal systems.

Fundamental mechanisms of human disease process, including manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment. Emphasis on central nervous system, musculoskeletal, oncological, neurological, dermatological, and gastrointestinal diseases.

Pharmacy career pathways, including the necessary career development (i.e., residency/fellowship, CE, board certification, etc.) for each path. Discussions of the role and importance of professional organizations, networking, and professional behaviors necessary to succeed in pharmacy practice.

Commonly used laboratory tests for each major organ system and their application for detecting disease, diagnosing medical problems, guiding treatment, and/or monitoring safety and efficacy.

Evidence-based principles of nutrition and lifestyle intervention relevant to pharmacy practice.