ALHL 110 - Basic Pharmacology

Institution:

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

A non-laboratory course intended for allied health majors, including medical assistants and phlebotomists. Emphasis is placed on the types and classification of drugs, their modes of action at the cellular, systemic, and organismal level, their contraindications and possible long term effects, covers the science of drugs including their origin, nature, properties, composition, uses, and effects upon living organims, especially that make it medically effective. Focuses on the study of pharmacology and its implications for health care of individuals across the lifespan. Legal and ethical pharmacologyical issues relevant to pharmacotherapeutics are discussed. Includes dosage calculation; proper documentation of medications; classifications, indication, and side effects associated with commonly prescribed medications; administration of medication as allowed by law.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgemont.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 734-6601

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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