Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Introduction to Pharmacology – PHRM215 16-­‐week Course 1 Credits: 3 Course Prefix/Number/Title: PHRM215 – Introduction to Pharmacology Course Description: This course provides a framework to understand medications and their administration. It is appropriate for a variety of health care practitioners, including nurses, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and health professionals seeking continuing education. Students are introduced to an extensive body of knowledge within a limited time frame through a concise yet adaptable format. They will examine drug classifications through their indications, side effects, precautions, and interactions, and become familiar with the steps in calculating dosages and administering medications through various routes. The increasing need for all health care professionals to provide clear and accurate patient education will be addressed through highlighted sections and case studies. Prerequisites: § AH 134 – Medical Disorders § AH 171 – Medical Terminology Course Objectives: § Classify the sources of drugs, examine their pharmacokinetic processes, and analyze the variables that affect drug actions and effects. § Understand the principles of safe drug administration, calculations, and pharmacological considerations throughout the lifespan. § Apply the principles that support the moral, ethical, and legal responsibilities of the health care practitioner in administering medications safely and accurately. § Identify the actions and appropriate doses of commonly used medications for common diseases and disorders of each body system. § Identify drug interactions, side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications of commonly used medications and appropriate interventions. § Interpret medication orders correctly, and state the proper procedures for documenting drug administration and for reporting medication errors. § Understand the laws governing drug administration and legal implications. Instructor: Kim D McDaniel MSN, RNC-­‐OB Office Hours: Students may contact instructor via email or phone, as needed. Email: Use the course email or kim.mcdaniel@dakotacollege.edu . The instructor checks course email at least once a day Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. A response can be expected within 24 hours, except on weekends. The instructor will respond to weekend emails on Monday.