MAP 150 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

3 Credits

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.

Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, MOT 125 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite(s): MOT 136, MOT 133, MOT 135