MEDA 1530 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant
This course introduces the student to principles of pharmacology related to the role of the medical assistant. Emphasis is on correlation of drug therapy and pathologic conditions, patient education regarding medications, and researching drugs using drug reference. The uses, action, side effects, contraindications, and routes of administration of drugs most commonly administered in ambulatory care are included. legal considerations preparation and administration using proper technique is required. This pharmacology course does not meet requirements for the Nursing Program. Prerequisite: Completion of
MEDA 1520. (2.5 lect., 1.5 lab)