HIMS 2155 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology

4.5 Credits

Students gain a basic understanding of pharmacological concepts, emphasizing routes of administration, basic pharmacokinetics, and the specific pharmacology of drugs commonly used in the healthcare field. Students become familiar with drug names, drug classifications, and drug schedules and categories. Other topics include but are not limited to drug actions and the rationale for treatment, side effects, and contraindications. Students review current healthcare topics relating to pharmacology and ethical issues.

Prerequisites: (1) HIMS 1120 or HDIM 1001

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate mathematic calculations necessary for the safe preparation and administration of medication dosages.
Display a thorough understanding of drug sources, legislation relating to drugs, drug references, forms of drugs, drug classifications and actions, the medication order, basic principles for the administration of medications, and standard precautions.
Describe the use of medications, and explain the anatomy and physiology of each of the systems within the human as it relates to pharmacology.
Analyze and interpret medical communications used to document health care.
Integrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the healthcare field.

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