Pharmacology & Administration of Medications Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MDCA-1348-001 Pharmacology & Administration of Medications

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Course Description

Instruction in concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Focuses on drug classifications, principles and procedures of medication administration, mathematical systems and conversions, calculation of drug problems, and medico-legal responsibilities of the medical assistant.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Watkins, C:. Pharmacology Clear and Simple, ed. 2. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2013

With Bonus CD-ROM

Supplies

Reliable Computer

Reliable Internet

Student Performance

Welcome to Pharmacology and Administration of Medications.

Success in this class is contingent upon the following:

• Complete all reading and homework assignments and turn in on time 
• Participation in all discussions 
• Completion of all exams and quizzes with satisfactory grade of 70% or better

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will attain the following outcomes:

Cognitive

1. Define terminology associated with basic pharmacology.
2. Identify the regulatory bodies responsible for drug safety and reporting.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the mechanism of action, indications for, and side effects of various selected drug agents classified by body systems and/or drug function.
4. Identify action, dose ranges, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and drug interactions of the common classes of drugs.
5. Select the administration route for the common classes of drug.

Behavior/Skills

1. Use drug references to obtain information of unfamiliar drugs.
2. Calculate drug dosages.Classify drugs according to their action and body system affected.
3. Interpret medication orders.

Values/Attitudes

1. Discuss ethical issues and professional standards related to drug prescriptions, dispensing, and administration.
2. Describe alternative health measures and lifestyle changes that promote health.

 

End-of-Course Outcomes: Prepare, administer, and document oral and percutaneous medications; calculate drug dosages for administration by standard routes for adult and pediatric patients; demonstrate inventory handling and storage; and adhere to governmental health care guidelines and biohazard protocols.

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Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to act in a professional manor while in the classroom and participating in any activity related to the CMA Program on or off campus.

This includes all courses associated with this program.

Grading Criteria

Discussions 20%

Homework 25%

Math quizzes 15%

Exams 25%

Final Exam 15%

 

Grade of 90 – 100 is “A”

Grade of 80 – 89.9 is “B”

Grade of 70 – 79.9 is “C”

Grade of 60 – 69.9 is “D”

Grade below 60 is “F”

A grade of “D” is considered failing and the course will have to be repeated

The final exam is mandatory, if you fail to take the final exam you will fail the course regardless of the total GPA

Attendance

Regular participation in class is required for the student to attain the knowledge needed to become a successful Medical Assistant.

Students must log into class at least two times a week

 

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