MDAS 1702 - Pharmacology and Math for Medical Assistants
4 Credits
Co-Requisites MDAS 1232
The objective of this content only course is to introduce the medical assistant student to the study of medications, their uses, drug actions, and administration safety in the health care setting. Mathematical skills in relation to calculations of medication dosages will be taught. Medication administration techniques will be explained with demonstration of techniques in MDAS 1232 Clinical Procedures II.
Major Content Areas
?Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic processes Medication dosage calculations Classifications of medications. Routes of medication administration.
Learning Outcomes
Pronounce medications. Select proper routes and sites for medication administration. Apply general concepts of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic process and their application in drug therapy Identify classifications of medications including indications for use, desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions. Calculate correct medication dosages. Explain the 7 rights of medication administration.
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