This basic pharmacology course provides instruction on therapeutic action and major side effects of common drugs, principles of medication and dosage calculations for allied health pathways.
Prerequisites
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Accurately and quickly calculate appropriate medication doses and rates for oral and parenteral forms of medication.
- Apply the “rights” of medication administration.
- Apply medication classifications and understand the body system affected by those medications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylactic protocol.
- Create a file of medication cards for common medications used in the clinical setting.
- Identify appropriate injection sites.
- Illustrate appropriate documentation of medication, dosage, and route.
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to demonstrate clear, effective communications with patients and members of the healthcare team in a variety of structured settings.
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession.
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will demonstrate professional attitude and behavior when caring for patients and collaborating with other health care professionals at all times.
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY:
- Drug sources, schedules, and dosages
- Forms of drugs and how they act
- Legal, ethical, and cultural considerations
- The medication order
- Administration of nonparenteral medications
- Administration of parenteral medications
DRUGS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
- Antibiotic agents
- Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents
- Antineoplastic agents
- Vitamins and minerals
- Psychotropic agents
- Substance abuse
- Reading medication labels
EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS ON BODY SYSTEMS:
- Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders
- Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders
- Medications used for circulatory system disorder
- Medications that affect the respiratory system
- Medications used for urinary system disorders
- Medications used in treatment of endocrine system disorders
- Medications that affect the nervous system
- Medications that affect the reproductive system
Student must pass this course with a minimum 2.0 in order to be applied to degree completion.
PO5 should be assessed.