Basic Pharmacology: Part I - Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Principles
COURSE NUMBER: 486
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmac...
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Overview
Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmacological principles as they relate to the use of drugs in dental practice. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic concepts will be reviewed.
Clinicians and patients recognize the major role played by drugs in modern healthcare. Hence, it is important for practitioners to have a solid understanding of pharmacology. Participants in this course will be introduced to general pharmacological principles as they relate to the use of drugs in dental practice. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic concepts will be reviewed.
Intended Audience:
Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists
Date Course Online:
Mar 15, 2016
Last Revision Date:
Dec 31, 2000
Course Expiration Date:
Mar 14, 2019
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Understand basic principles of pharmacodynamics related to drug-receptor interactions.
- Apply pharmacodynamic principles to clinical practice as they relate to efficacy, potency, and toxicity of drugs.
- Understand basic principles of pharmacokinetics related to the faith of drugs in the body.
- Apply pharmacokinetic principles to clinical practice as they relate to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, clearance, and dosing requirements.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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