MEDA 1501 Pharmacology
This course provides the student with an introduction to basic pharmacology. Students will be presented with the major drug classifications as they relate each body system. Along with general drug actions, common adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, and interactions will be covered. Emphasis is placed on ways to promote an optimal response to therapy, how to monitor and manage adverse reactions, and important points to keep in mind when educating patients about the use of these drugs. Special consideration for pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients will be emphasized. Students will understand patient rights, patient education and patient safety.
- Date:
- 2013
- Primary Material Type:
- Online Course Module
- Institution:
- Pine Technical and Community College
- Project Name:
- H2P Health Professions Pathways
- TAACCCT Round:
- 1
- Subjects:
- general drug actions, common adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, and interactions
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Healthcare
- Industry Sector:
- Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities -- Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)
- Occupation:
- Healthcare Support Occupations -- Medical Assistants (31-9092)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 16 weeks
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
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- Please follow the Quality Assurance URLfor Pine Technical and Community College eLearning modules found in the uploaded document
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- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- Medical Assistant
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- Interactive - Keyboard
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