MA 2000 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants
Course Information
| Course Number | MA 2000 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Pharmacology for Medical Assistants |
| Description | In this course, students will learn topics essential for the Medical Assistant to thoroughly understand drug sources, herbs, and supplements, legislation relating to drugs, drug references, and drug classifications. Students will also gain knowledge in basic principles for administering different types of medications and the universal precautions and standards related to the role of a Medical Assistant. Prerequisites HC 1000 and HC 1914 and MA 2010. |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: HC 1000 Medical Terminology
Prerequisite: HC 1914 Anatomy and Physiology/Disease Conditions I
Prerequisite: MA 2010 Medical Assisting Lab Skills
Institutional Core Competencies
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- Learn the different classifications to medications
- List principles of drug action
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations
- Demonstrate the administering of parenteral medications
- Describe the concept of medication therapy
- Describe vitamins, minerals, and herbs
- Identify drugs for the eye and ear
- Identify drugs for the skin
- Identify the classification of drugs for the cardiovascular system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the respiratory system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the gastrointestinal system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the urinary system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the reproductive system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the endocrine system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the skeletal system
- Identify the classification of drugs for the nervous and sensory system
- Define psychotropic drugs
- Identify the classification of drugs for the nervous and sensory system
- Define neoplastic drugs
- Describe the appropriate drugs for the geriatric patient
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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