Basic Pharmacology
This concurrent credit course provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement and conversions. The Controlled Substance Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in a variety of medical settings is provided.
FRCC: MAP 1050 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- CTE 9518
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 1.0 Practical Arts
- Course Fee
- $10.00 HOSA Membership
- Prerequisite
- Medical Foundations CTE 9501 and Medical Terminology CTE 9502
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