Pharmacology

Catalog description

This course examines the use of pharmacological skills needed by medical assistants in both ambulatory care and basic pharmacology for the hospital setting. Pharmacology uses, sources, forms, delivery routes, proper medication documentation, and the laws concerning controlled substances are addressed. In addition, the use of a Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) is discussed along with the administration of drugs. Students will learn the performance of basic medical conversions and dosage calculations and measurement conversions. Prerequisites: MA164, MA165, MA167