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Pharmacotherapy:Pediatrics/Geriatrics

Course Description: This course offers pharmacy students with a strong interest in geriatrics and pediatrics the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to provide optimal care to these two populations. The curriculum focuses on the impact of growth and aging processes on pharmacotherapy, guiding students in appropriate age-specific dosing, routes of administration, and polypharmacy management.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: 251 PHP
Objectives of the course :

Discuss the unique needs and considerations for pharmacologic management in pediatric and geriatric patients.
2. Evaluate the patient's drug therapy and identify actual/potential drug therapy problems specific to pediatric and geriatric patients.
3. Develop a comprehensive care plan for pediatric and elderly patients, taking into account the medication dosage formulations used.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Recognize differences in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in pediatric and elderly patients.
Describe the fundamental concepts related to the growth of child populations and the aging of elderly populations.
2- Skills:
2.1 Interpret clinical patient data to make evidence-based decisions for managing pediatric and geriatric cases.
2.2 Communicate clearly and effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.
2.3 Design appropriate care plans for managing pediatric and geriatric patients with various health conditions.
3- Values, Independence, and Responsibility:
3.1 Demonstrate accountability and accept responsibility within the team in various settings.
3.2 Defending patients' rights to safe and effective medication use in various settings.
3.3 Demonstrate empathy, professional attitude, ethical conduct, social and cultural awareness, and sound judgment in diverse settings.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-14

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