AHEA 115 - Pharmacology for Allied Health3 Credit: (2.5 lecture, 1 lab, 0 clinical) 3.5 Contact Hours: [AHEA 109 , AHEA 215 , CMIS 101 , BUSN 183 , and (AHEA 116 or BIOL 105 )]
This course is designed for the medical assistant and other allied health students. It provides the theoretical framework for the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacology. Topics essential to understanding drugs, legislation relating to drugs, drug classifications and actions, and drug references will be discussed. Basic principles for medication administration will also be included and practiced in a correlating lab session. The responsibility of the medical assistant in understanding and administering drugs and safety for the client will be emphasized.
OFFERED: spring semesters
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
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Apply Anatomy & Physiology
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I.C.11
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Identify the classifications of medications including:
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a.
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indications for use
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b.
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desired effects
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c.
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side effects
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d.
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adverse reactions
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Apply Mathematics
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II.C.1
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Demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations
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II.C.2
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Apply mathematical computations to solve equations
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II.C.3
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Define basic units of measurement in:
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a.
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the metric system
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b.
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the household system
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II.C.4
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Convert among measurement systems
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II.C.5
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Identify abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages
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II.P.1
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Calculate proper dosages of medication for administration
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Taken from the 2015 Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Medical Assisting
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