HHP3273 — General Medical Conditions with Pharmacological Interventions
This course will present the assessment, identification, referral, and treatment of general medical illnesses. It will further emphasize legal and illegal drug use among diverse populations. Topics include indications, contraindications, interactions, effects, and side-effects of commonly used over-the-counter and prescription medications, ergogenic aids and illegal substances in athletics; and neurophysiology and pharmacology related to the impact of drugs on the human body. This course will also address common general medical conditions as seen in active populations, their prevention, signs, and symptoms, as well as first aid and pharmacological treatments.