AMA 250 - Medication Calculations and Administration

Institution:

North Seattle College (formerly Seattle Community College-North Campus)

Subject:

Description:

The student will learn theory and practical procedures in calculating medication dosages and administering medications. Theory includes legal and ethical factors, the medication order or prescription, dosages, drug labels, calculating dosages, the six rights of drug administration, and various routes to deliver medications. These routes include practice in oral medications, various parenteral routes and injections intradermally, subcutaneously and intramuscularly. Please note: Supply fee required

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 934-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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