This course emphasizes general pharmacology for the health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages.

The purpose of this course is to educate nursing students and other ancillary medical personnel how to administer drugs in a responsible, safe, and effective manner dependent upon the area of their expertise and within the laws and scope of their areas of treatment and patient care. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the major drug groups which includes the usage of the drug, drug dose, adverse drug reactions, and side effects that are pertinent to physiological and biochemical changes occurring during the disease and recovery state.

Prerequisite:

The following are required for entry into this course:

  • All students should have a background in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and a good concept of basic algebra.
  • All students must possess basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, keyboarding, web browsing, document preparation and submission, and the use of email.
  • All students must be proficient in English.