Pharmacology for Medical Assistants (MED130)

(01/07/2019-05/03/2019)

Prerequisite Courses

Course	Description	Credits	Course Type Code
MED105	Medical Assisting I	Credits: 7	Crs Type: A

Co-Requisite Courses

Course	Description	Credits	Course Type Code
MED125	Advanced Clinical Procedures	8	A

Course Memo

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of pharmacology. It will focus on dosage calculations, medication orders, and the regulations associated with medication preparation and administration. In addition, students will be introduced to the immunization schedules and proper documentation of vaccine administration. This class includes both lecture and laboratory hours so students will have the opportunity to complete hands-on practice and assessments of competency. Prerequisites: MED 105. Co-requisite: MED 125. Credit: 2 credits (1.5 hours theory, 0.5 hour lab).

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