HSC 1008 - Medication Assistant

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Newport

Subject:

Description:

This is a 115 hour course, Basic Medication Administration Skills, prepares Unlicensed Assistive Personnel for the task of medication administration. The textbook content presents a comprehensive course that includes the following: introduction to medication administration including a brief history of health care, the development of the role of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, and state and federal regulatory issues; principles of medication administration including pharmacology, midications, medication orders, prescriptions and transcription; information on medications and their effect on the body including a review of body systems; and special circumstances, such as, substance abuse by the individual being cared for by Unlicensed Assistive Personnel as well as by their coworkers. (F)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.asun.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 512-7800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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