2023-2024 Course Catalog

MA 122 Pharmacology

provides an introduction to pharmacology and dosage calculations. Includes drug classifications and actions, the medication order, principles of administration of medications, adverse reactions, modes of administration, care and storage of drugs, legislation relating to drugs, and effects of medication on body systems. This course is applicable toward all certificates, ALS; areas of concentration include medical assisting (credit hours 2.0, lecture hours 2.0).

Credits

2.0

Prerequisite

MA 110 [grade of 'C' or higher]

Division and Department

Health Professions / Medical Assisting