B) Professional Information:

 1- Overall Aim of the Course:                                                                                  

• To provide the advanced knowledge about commonly used groups of drugs affecting different body systems and their implications in therapy of diseases and health promotion.

  2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

2.1 Knowledge and understanding:

   By the end of the course, students should be able to:

2.1- Knowledge and understanding:

2.1.1- Discuss   the   pharmacokinetic,   pharmacodynamic   and   pharmacotherpeutic  properties of different groups of drugs affecting body systems.

2.1.2- Discuss the adverse and toxic effects, and their management of commonly used groups interactions.

2.1.4- Define clinically relevant age, sex and genetic related variations that affect response 

        to drugs.

2.1.5- Discuss the pathophysiology of diseases and explain the rational basis for the use of drugs.

2.1.6- Discuss the impact of preventive pharmacology in promoting health and prevent illness.

2.5. Intellectual Skills:

                 By the end of the course, students should be able to:

2.5.1- interpret accurately drug's dosage, bioavailability, plasma half life and volume of distribution in different patient populations

2.5.2- reviews a comprehensive drug history of the patient.

2.5.3- Interpret drug adverse reactions.

2.2. Practical and Clinical Skills

                 By the end of the course, students should be able to:

2.2.1- Perform with precision different technique of drug administration.

2.2.2- Design rational therapeutic strategies for both acute and chronic conditions that take into account the various variables that influence these strategies. Choose the proper drug(s) for the proper clinical situation in proper dosage.

2.6. General and transferable Skills:

                         By the end of the course, students should be able to:

2.6.1- Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their socioeconomic levels, culture or religious beliefs and   use language appropriate to the patient’s culture.

2.6.2- Provide appropriate basic drug education to the patient and his family.

2.6.3- Communicate effectively with other health care professionals to maximize patient benefits and minimize the risk of errors.

2.6.4- Understand the   importance   of life-long   self-learning   and   show   a   strong commandment to it.

3- Course contents:

	Course	Code	Credit hours
First part	Clinical Pharmacology Respiratory system Autacoids  Chemotherapy  CVS Hormones CNS Autonomic General	CHES 603	- 5 hours - 2 hours  - 3 hours - 3 hours - 3 hours - 3 hours - 2 hours - 3 hours
Total			24 hours

4- Teaching and learning methods:

     METHODS USED:

4.1 – Lectures

4.2- Practical modules

TEACHING PLAN:

Item	Time schedule	Teaching hours	Total hours
Lectures	-1time/ week -35 min. each	35 min. /week for 24 weeks	15
Practical	------	-------	-----
Total			15

 

5- Students Assessment methods:

5.A) Attendance Criteria:

1. Practical attendance.

2. Log book.

5.B) Assessment Tools: