Pharmacology Basics

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Medical Assisting program. Foundational basics in pharmacology are presented in areas of drug pharmacokinetics, drug actions, drug names, drug forms, reference information, classifications, indications, and terminology. Parts of a prescription, abbreviations, scheduled substances, and over-the-counter medications are discussed. This course also provides knowledge in e-prescribing and prescription protocols. Drug legislation, the ambulatory care setting, and the 50 top drugs from different body systems are also covered.