MEDA 109 Pharmacology*

Medical Assistant students will study drug therapy including dosage calculations and principles for administering medications. Administration of medications will be implemented within clinical experience and within the scope of practice. The course will be a combination of therapy and practical clinical experiences.

Credits

2 Credits

Prerequisite

Placement in the Medical Assistant program or instructor permission

MEDA 109Pharmacology*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

Placement in the Medical Assistant program or instructor permission

III. Catalog Course Description

Medical Assistant students will study drug therapy including dosage calculations and principles for administering medications. Administration of medications will be implemented within clinical experience and within the scope of practice. The course will be a combination of therapy and practical clinical experiences.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Define basic units of measurement in: a.  The metric system b.  The household system
• Identify abbreviations used in calculating medication dosages
• To prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession." As outlined for accredited programs by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.
• Identify the classifications of medications, including: a. indications for use b. desired effects c. side effects d. adverse reactions

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies