This course is designed to provide an extensive framework of knowledge through the study of medications. Students will study drugs according to classifications including characteristics of typical drugs, their purposes, side effects, precautions or contraindictions, and interations.
Prerequisite(s): HHP 1910/NURS 1910 Medical Terminology and HHP 2050 Pharmaceutical Drugs I or permission of the instructor.
HHP 1910 Medical Terminology (1 hour)
This course focuses on the systematic approach to word building and term comprehension of medical terms. Includes definitions, spellings, pronunciations and common abbreviations of medical terms.
NURS 1910 Medical Terminology (1 hour)
This course focuses on the systematic approach to word building and term comprehension of medical terms. Includes definitions, spellings, pronunciations and common abbreviations of medical terms.
HHP 2050 Pharmaceutical Drugs I (2 hours)
This course is designed to provide an extensive framework of knowledge through the introduction to pharmacologic principles. A basic knowledge of the subject of drugs, their sources, and their uses will be introduced. Medication preparation, supplies, and specific information on each route of administration are covered.
Prerequisite(s): HHP 1910 Medical Terminology or NURS 1910 Medical Terminology.
