Course Code
PHRM 160
Academic Year
2016-2017
The student will review the basic physiology, the basic mechanisms underlying pathophysiological states and apply those concepts to the pathophysiology of specific disorders of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Cardiovascular System (CVS) and the Respiratory System, using a systemic approach. The student will also be introduced to the pharmacological classifications of drugs and their use in the treatment of various disease states of the ANS, CVS and respiratory systems. The application of this knowledge to correctly fulfilling the technical technician role will be emphasized.