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 appications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of adminstration, and commonly prescribed drugs in a variety of medical settings is provided.

FRCC: MAP 1050 - Basic Pharmocology 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
CTE 9501 & CTE 9502
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