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This course is offered 100% online every fall, spring and summer term!
PHA6935 – Veterinary Pharmacy
This one-of-a-kind course serves as the premier source of education for pharmacy students in veterinary pharmacy through distance education. The course allows all interested students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in this growing field of veterinary pharmacy and veterinary therapeutics. In the 15+ years the course has been offered, more than 3,000 pharmacy students from 60 different schools of pharmacy in North America have participated.
Credits: 2
Terms Offered: Fall, spring and summer semester(s)
- Equip students with a knowledge base on the clinical uses and indications of human and veterinary labeled medications in the treatment of diseases affecting animal patients.
- Enable students to recall common animal disease states affecting companion animals with emphasis on pharmacotherapy options.
- Focus on the unique legal and regulatory issues that affect the practice of veterinary pharmacy.
- Discover, explore and apply text- and internet-based veterinary-specific resources to support students’ problem-solving when filling animal prescriptions.
- Communicate effectively with animal owners and veterinarians to meet state-mandated counseling requirements, ensure patient safety, and resolve drug administration issues.
- Discuss current topics in veterinary medicine and veterinary pharmacy.
Topics
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | First Week of Class |
| Week 2 | Legal and Regulatory |
| Week 3 | Veterinary Informatics |
| Week 4 | Diabetes |
| Week 5 | KCS, Anti-Infectives |
| Week 6 | Thyroid Disorders, CHF |
| Week 7 | Epilepsy, Urinary Incontinence |
| Week 8 | Exam #1 |
| Week 9 | EPI, Separation Anxiety |
| Week 10 | Osteoarthritis, Otitis Externa |
| Week 11 | Adrenal Diseases, Heartworm Preventatives, Flea/Tick |
| Week 12 | Chemotherapy, TPN |
| Week 13 | Human/Animal Bond |
| Week 14 | Analgesics and Anesthetics |
| Week 15 | Public Health, Exam #2 |
Tuition
$575 per credit hour plus student fees.
Questions regarding course content?
Contact the instructor, Dr. Elaine Blythe.
Questions about the application and registration process?
Contact ahc-dess@ufl.edu.
Required Materials
No textbooks are required for this class.
Library Access
UF online graduate students enjoy the same library privileges as on-campus students. Visit the University of Florida Libraries to find books, journals and more.