2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MEAS 100 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

3 CR
This course serves to orientate the Medical Assistant student to the concepts and application of pharmacological principles. Students will focus on the principles and procedures of medication administration, including the seven rights of drug administration. Emphasis will be placed on the legal implications of drug therapy, safety, and accuracy in calculating proper dosage. Students will perform proper mechanics for parenteral administration of medications. Lab Fee

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Students will have knowledge in administering medication and drawing blood.