Pharmacology for Health Information

This course focuses on recognition of drug names and drug classes. Students will understand drug actions and the rationale for treatment; discern between sound-alike drugs; understand side effects, allergic effects and other effects of drugs; perform calculations for measurement and dosage; and address various healthcare issues relating to pharmacology including appropriate documentation of drugs.
Date:
2008
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Online Course
Institution:
Palm Beach State College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Pharmacology

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Linda Barbian (Bethesda Hospital), Mary Lou Allison, Judith Oiver (Lakeside Medical Center)
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
48 contact Hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
The Palm Beach State College e-learning department provides evaluation and certification of each online course provided. The certification criteria can be found at: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/elearning/faculty-tutorials--course-certification.aspx
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Health Information Programs

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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