2020-2021 Course Catalog

HIT 241 Pharmacology Fundamentals

provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutic use of drugs. Emphasis is placed on examination of body systems and the related drug therapy to treat diseases within each system. Medication actions, dosage forms, routes of administration, and adverse effects are covered. To transfer to Richland, the course must have been completed at an AHDI (Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity)-accredited institution and must have been completed within the previous five (5) years from the time of transfer. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).

Credits

3.0

Prerequisite

HIT 140

Division and Department

Health Professions / Health Information Techn