MAP 1050 Pharmacology- Medical Assistants

Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement and conversions. The Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grade of C or higher in: HPR 1040 and BIO 1006 (BIO 2101 and BIO 2102 may be substituted for BIO1006)