Pharmacology for Chiropodists
Course Information
Course Code
CH802
Instruction Method
Online – login information will be emailed on the course start date
Fee
See below
Length
8 weeks
Instructor(s)
Cesar Mendez
Learner Outcomes
This course provides the educational basis for practicing Chiropodists to utilize new prescription rights outlined in the expanded scope of practice under Schedule 2 Antibiotics and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories for Oral Use. This course is also relevant to practitioners who wish to update their knowledge and skills in prescribing oral antibiotics and NSAIDS.
Intended For
Practicing chiropodists
Note:
Once you have completed part A & B of CH802, in order to be granted prescribing privileges by The College of Chiropodists of Ontario, you must:
• Request a formal transcript from The Michener Registrar. The transcript will then be sent directly to the College. Please find the transcript form and information at: http://www.michener.ca/current/trans.php
Text Book
Prerequisites
Practicing Chiropodists
Topics Covered
There are two parts to this course, as follows:
PART A:
• The 8 week online component covers an Introduction to Pharmacology, Pain Management and Analgesic Agents (NSAIDS), and Antibiotics (Penicillins-PCNs, Cephalosporins-Cephs, Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim-Septra, Bactrim, Clindamycin, Macrolides, Fluroquinolones, Tetracycline hydrochloride).
PART B:
• You must complete a period of self-directed practice that is supervised (by a physician or healthcare professional licensed to prescribe) with respect to pharmacological interventions.
• During this time, you will be expected to implement and follow-up pharmacological management plans for five patients in your practice.
• The practicum must be completed within 3 months of finishing the 8 week online component PART A.
Pharmacology for Chiropodists (CH802) – Continuing Education
Courses
Code | Course Title | Format | Tuition | Date(s) | Register By | Availability |
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CH802-FE1 | Pharmacology for Chiropodists | Online | $1,038.00 | Sep-08-2020 to Oct-30-2020 | Aug-28-2020 | Closed |
CH802-WE1 | Pharmacology for Chiropodists | Online | $1,038.00 | Jan-11-2021 to Mar-05-2021 | Jan-04-2021 | Closed |