31501308Pharmacology for Allied Health
Course Information
Description
Introduces students to medication classification and basic pharmacology principles. Students apply basic pharmacodynamics to identify common medications and calculate dosages in preparation for medication administration.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Practice drug safety
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    in a written exam
    Criteria
    response references applicable drug laws and standards
    response follows established drug safety procedures
    response defines Drug Controlled Substance Schedule
    response demonstrates the "Rights of Medication Administration"

  2. Utilize drug references
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    using drug references
    Criteria
    you locate drug names
    you note drug classification
    you notes drug action
    you identify indications and interactions
    you identify side effects
    you note route of administration
    you identify dose range and customary dose
    you list any special instructions

  3. Explain pharmacology principles
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    response differentiates between drug actions and drug effects
    response differentiates between systemic effects and local effects
    response differentiates between loading dose and maintenance dose
    response differentiates between toxic dose and lethal dose
    response describes various undesirable drug effects

  4. Interpret prescriptions
    Assessment Strategies
    through interpretation of verbal and written prescription samples
    Criteria
    prescription interpretation of prescription sample provides accurate medication name
    prescription interpretation of prescription sample provides accurate medication dosage
    prescription interpretation of prescription sample provides accurate medication route
    prescription interpretation of prescription sample provides accurate medication time of administration
    prescription interpretation includes correct identification of abbreviations

  5. Apply mathematical computations to solve equations relating to medication administration
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing dosage calculations
    with a calculator
    Criteria
    dosage calculations accurate
    dosage calculations reflect safe dosages for infants and children
    you convert among measurement systems
    you demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations
    you identify measurement systems
    you define basic units of measurement in metric, apothecary and household systems
    you identify both abbreviations and symbols used in calculating medication dosages

  6. Relate the role of vitamins and alternative treatments in pharmacology
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you determine the rationale for vitamins and alternative treatments
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  7. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the nervous system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  8. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the musculoskeletal system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  9. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  10. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  11. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the urinary system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  12. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the gastrointestinal system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  13. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the integumentary system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  14. Apply pharmacology principles to the medications for the blood
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  15. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the sensory system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  16. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the lymphatic and immune system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  17. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the endocrine system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each

  18. Apply pharmacology principles to medications for the reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    in an oral or written response to scenarios and/or questions
    Criteria
    you identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions
    you describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment of each