PHCY 1111 - Self-Care and Dermatology

Cr Hrs: 2 (1.5-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of material designed to develop the student’s ability to provide self-care recommendations, recognize skin diseases, and if needed triage patients to another healthcare professional. The student will also learn to apply principles and concepts in treatment of dermatologic disease with either non-prescription or prescription medications. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its management. Students will learn how to clinically monitor drug response and assess for medication-related adverse effects.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab

Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: None
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Tyler Melton

Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Chelsea Renfro

Fall - Additional Instructor 2: CRENFRO