PRX 3143 - Therapeutic Principles of Self Care

3 Credit Hours

This course familiarizes the student with the pharmacology, indications, and appropriate use of non-prescription medications and alternative medicine products. Focus is placed on evaluating the symptomatic complaints of patients typically encountered in a community pharmacy setting and conducting a triage process to determine if self-care or medical care should be pursued. Students also learn how to conduct a patient interview to collect pertinent information and how to apply counseling techniques in a self-care situation.

Prerequisite: PRX 2253, PRX 2264
Availability: Fall

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