Course Information

Pharmacology / Toxicology is the study of drugs, with special emphasis on drug usage, clinical effects, toxic reactions, and  poisoning. This course has been specifically designed and organized so as to introduce students of Parker College of Chiropractic to the foundational concepts of Pharmacology and Toxicology.  Although chiropractors in Texas do not currently prescribe drugs, the frequency with which their clients may also use prescription and/or on-prescription drugs makes it imperative for the chiropractic clinician to have a sound working knowledge of the more commonly used medicinals. 

Topics to be discussed will include major classifications of drugs as they relate to organ systems or major pathophysiological disease entities.  It is of paramount importance for the chiropractic clinician to be well-versed in the basic mechanisms of action of drug classifications, their side effects, as well as their effects on various laboratory indices. As a primary health care clinician, the chiropractor may also be called upon to render aid and/or to provide directives in cases of poisoning and exposure to toxic substances by their patients.  The Toxicology section of the course will review the more common toxins, their 
effects, and appropriate treatments.

J. Michael Perryman, M.D.

Curriculum Vitae
Spartan Health Sciences, University School of Medicine;
New Mexico  1984-1986
M.D.- conferred August, 1986
Graduated Cum Laude (High Honors)

Loma Linda University Medical School     1978-1981
Loma Linda, California

Southwestern Adventist University; Keene, Texas    1973-1977
B.S.- conferred May, 1977 (Biology/Chemistry)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) 
 

SPECIAL AWARDS 
Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges, 1977.
E.L. Phillips Science Scholarship Award
Selected to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2002 & 2004.

Responsibilities at Parker College
Course Director:
       Pharmacology/Toxicology 
       Pathology II
       Lab Instructor for Microbiology and Systemic Anatomy labs 

Office hours
 Tue. Thu.    11:45-1:00 
Mon. Wed. Fri.        6:45-8:00 

Dr. Gene Giggleman, DVM

Professor of Basic Sciences 

B.S., 1976, Texas A & M 

University 

B.S., 1980, Texas A & M 
University 

D.V.M., 1981, Texas A & M 
University 


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