MED-1550 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants* (3)

Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing placement or complete one of the following: IRW-0900A or IRW-0900B ; MTH-0910 or higher; MED-1500 ; BIO-2170 or higher
Co-requisite: BIO-2180

Medication administration, basic intravenous techniques, dosage calculations, and documentation are covered for clients across the lifespan. Content on assessment of medication orders/prescriptions, patient safety, and medication distribution is included in this course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C for all prerequisite(s)/co-requisite(s) to meet registration requirements.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Demonstrate the correct application of the “Seven Rights of Administration.”

CO2 - Prepare and administer oral and parenteral medications to include calculation of dosage, routes of administration, types of injections and injection sites.

CO3 - Explain how medication reconciliation is used as a record keeping tool to keep track of a patient’s medication and safeguard their prescription history.

CO4 - Explain the laws and regulations associated with controlled substance prescribing, storage, dispensing, and administration.

CO5 - Demonstrate how to manage adult and childhood vaccination schedules, their correct administration, and documentation of administered doses.

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