Basic Pharmacology

Catalog description

Covers the essentials of accurate dosage calculation as well as understanding drug orders and labels. Students learn to recognize common abbreviations and to select correct dosages for medication administration. Critical thinking skills are applied to medication situations, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and the prevention of medication errors. The course includes procedures for oral, intramuscular, enteral, parental, topical, and instillation administration routes/methods. Safety precautions, guidelines, and documentation are emphasized. This course includes 15 hours of active learning focused on skills development and a fee for learning materials.