MAP 512 - Medical Assisting Pharmacology

Prerequisites:
Must be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Diploma program.
Corequisites:
MAP 225 and MAP 550

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
2 credit(s)

Provides a basic background in the classification of drugs, their sources, uses and legal implications. Discusses characteristics of topical drugs, side effects, precautions, interactions and patient education.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Define patient screening using established protocols

2. Select and identify proper sites for administering parenteral medication.

3. Apply oral medications protocol for dispensing.

4. Applying knowledge of drug classifications.