Description
Pharmacology is a survey course designed to meet the needs of students in the Medical Assisting AAS degree program. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of pharmacology. Major topics will include: Legal regulations, prescriptions, calculations, interactions and uses of drugs, as well as toxicology.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate basic skills in pharmaceutical mathematics to identify various drug dosage forms and routes of administration into the body
- Define functions of dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals
- Identify common medications and explain their clinical uses
Semester
Fall