MED 118 - Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant

• Concepts and Legalities with Drug Therapy
• Differentiating Forms of Drugs
• Interpreting, Telephoning, and Writing Prescriptions
• Basic Arithmetic Calculations for Medication
• Administering Nonparenteral Medications
• Administering Parenteral Medications
• Classifications of Drugs and their Effects
• Drug Effects on Body Systems
• Techniques for Successful Medication Administration

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A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and legalities associated with drug therapy.
2. Differentiate forms of drugs and how they act on the body. 
3. Demonstrate proper technique necessary for interpreting, telephoning, and writing a prescription. 
4. Differentiate basic arithmetic calculations and abbreviations required for medication administration.
5. Compare and contrast the components of a drug label.
6. Analyze with 90% accuracy the ability to calculate dosages.
7. Differentiate techniques for administering nonparenteral medications.
8. Differentiate techniques for administering parenteral medications.
9. Differentiate classifications of drugs and their effects for multi-system applications.
10. Differentiate classifications of drugs and their effects on body systems.
11. Demonstrate techniques for successful medication administration.

• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Academic Misconduct
• Add/Drop period
• Appeals Process
• Class Attendance
• Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
• Classroom Conduct/Expectations
• Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Withdrawal Policy