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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
You may work through the course at your own pace; however, you cannot skip around in the course.
Chapters need to be completed in the order they are listed in the syllabus. All chapters must be read in
sequence. You will need to post to the discussion questions each week. It is important that everyone
stays on track so you do not get behind with the discussions. All exams need to be taken in order and all
exams are timed; therefore, it is important for you to know the material before taking the exams to
ensure you are prepared.
NOTE:
If you are a nursing student please review the lecture on the nursing process in pharmacology as
it relates to the administration of medications. The nursing process does not apply to non-‐nursing
students, as this is a function of nursing only. Medication administration by non-‐nursing personnel will
be according to the policies of the healthcare facility in which you are employed. All healthcare
personnel who administer medications are responsible for knowing the law(s) that pertain to
medication administration.
NOTE:
There are 27 chapters in the text. It is best to get a blank calendar and map out what you need to
complete each week, for example, what chapters and lectures need to be read, what discussions need
to be completed, and what exams are expected to be completed each week, etc. Doing this will help you
stay on track within the course and will also help to ensure that you do not miss anything of importance.
Textbook(s):
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions (7
th
edition
) by Ruth Woodrow, Bruce J. Colbert &
Davide M. Smith. ISBN-‐13: 978-‐1-‐285-‐07788-‐8
Students are also required to purchase a drug handbook. These may be purchsed at the DCB bookstore,
online or elsewhere, if you choose.
Course Requirements:
Student Responsibilities:
1.
The student is expected to read the assigned chapters for the week as well as the
PowerPoint lectures that are posted by the instructor.
2.
Remember to check email and the announcements daily for any new information.
3.
It is the student’s responsibility to participate and provide feedback on all discussion
questions. This is not optional and is a part of the grade for the course
4.
It is the student’s responsibility to read ALL of the posted discussions for each unit and be
familiar with the content as they may appear on student exams.
5.
It is the student’s responsibility to pay close attention to the chapter review quiz found at
the end of each chapter in the text as they may also appear on student exams.
6.
It is the student’s responsibility to read/print other resources that are posted within the
course as the information may be included in student exams.
7.
You do not need to send me any assignments on drug calculations though you do need to
know the basics of how to calculate drug dosages, as the information will appear on your
final exam.
8.
The only extra credit you can earn is by completing and submitting the chapter review
quizzes at the end of each chapter. These are worth 10 points each, and you may submit no
more than 5 chapters for credit. I will not send the answers back to you, unless you request
them with your submission for studying purposes.
Course Evaluation Method:
1.
Final grades will be based on the total number of points achieved for the semester.
2.
The student will receive 10-‐15 points for each discussion question relating to the
topic/question posted. The amount of points earned depends on the complexity of the post