PHRM 115 - Administration of Medications Spring,Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture/lab per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Medical Assisting program; a grade of "C" or higher in PHRM 110 or program director consent.Comment: PHRM 115 is offered in the spring and summer semesters only. Letter grade only. PHRM 115 may not be audited. PHRM 115 may not be taken credit/no credit. PHRM 115 provides instruction in the application of basic concepts required for medication administration: choice of equipment, proper technique, hazards and complications, patient care; satisfactory performance of intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; preparation and administration of oral medications; immunizations. 6 Upon successful completion of PHRM 115, the student should be able to: Apply the basic concepts required for medication administration. Solve conversion problems within and among the following systems: household, metric, and apothecary Interpret abbreviations and symbols accurately as they relate to drug administration. Explain legislation relating to drug administration. Correctly perform pharmaceutical calculations. Apply the specific rules of safe drug administration. Correctly apply/ administer oral, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and parenteral drugs in simulated lab situations.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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