MDST 2110 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants and Allied Health Professionals I

4.5 Credits

This course provides students with a basic understanding of pharmacology terms and related issues necessary for the clinical office or outpatient care setting. This course provides students with an introduction to therapeutic drug treatment regimens. It emphasizes understanding of pharmacodynamics, drug side effects, administration procedures, and dosage computations.

Prerequisites: (3) MDST 1020, MDST 1030, and MDST 1040

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

Course Objectives
1. Perform accurate mathematic and dosage calculations used for preparing medications for the adult and pediatric patient.
2. Classify medications according to their therapeutic action.
3. Identify the components of the medication order and understand medication prescriptions and refills. Understand and analyze the communication and documentation of medications and patient care.
4. Understand the essentials of medication administration.
5. Understand and demonstrate the administration of non-parenteral medications. Understand and demonstrate the administration of parenteral medications, equipment and supplies.
6. Understand the essentials of allergies as it pertains to Pharmacology.
7. Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as it applies to Pharmacology and the clinical, and outpatient care essential to provide quality patient care.

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