BSTEC 153 - Pharmacology

2.0 Credits
Emphasizes clinical applications of pharmacology in treatment of disease. Includes drug classifications, dosages, and effects; administration routes, methods, and documentation; terminology and prescription abbreviations; measurements and dosage; and reference books.
Prerequisite BSTEC 104
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define basic pharmacology terminology.
Analyze the connection of pharmacology terminology and the job of medical office worker.
Differentiate among the three main drug forms and routes of entry, and provide the strength and weakness of each form and route.
Recognize and write basic prescription abbreviations, chart notes, and punctuation rules in documenting prescriptions.
Compare the five types of general pain relievers, and explain how they different in administration, effectiveness, and potential addiction characteristics.
Identify the role of major drug regulating agencies and organizations, and demonstrate the ability to apply current technology, regulations, medication changes, and enforcement issues.