AH 108 - Intro to Pharmacology

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Introduction of pharmacology, from safety and regulations, through medication preparation and dosages. This course will focus on patient conditions related to medications, interactions, and effects of medications on the human body.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe key principles of pharmacology, safety, and regulations.
CLO#2: Identify drugs by name and classification and describe effects on the human body.
CLO#3: Identify key principles in medication preparations and supplies, systems of measurement, and appropriate safe dosage calculations. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#4: Describe routes of drug administration.
CLO#5: Demonstrate industry standards of pharmacology related to special populations, including pediatrics, neonatal, and geriatrics.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: TBA

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of 30 and a standard RCC delivery of 33 lecture hours for term, not to exceed 36 hours per term