Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Introduction to Pharmacology – PHRM215 16-‐week Course 2 NOTE: Medication administration by non-‐nursing personnel will be according to the policies of the healthcare facility in which he/she is employed. All healthcare personnel who administer medications are responsible for knowing the law(s) that pertain to medication administration. Textbook(s): § Required o Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions ( 8 th edition ) by Bruce J. Colbert & Ruth Woodrow. ISBN: 978-‐1-‐337-‐39589-‐2 o Study Guide to Accompany Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions (8 th edition) by Bruce J. Colbert & Ruth Woodrow. ISBN: 978-‐1-‐337-‐39590-‐8 o A recent drug handbook of choice. Healthcare, including medications, is in constant change; therefore, it is important to work from a current drug book. Some people prefer to use an app for their phone or tablet. This is acceptable provided the app can be updated with current information. Course Requirements: § The student is expected to read the assigned chapters for the week as well as the lecture slides that are posted by the instructor. § Check email and the announcements daily for any new information. § It is the student’s responsibility to participate and provide feedback on discussion questions. Discussion answers are to be posted no later than Saturday night of the week assigned. § All students are expected to display critical thinking throughout the course in the assignments, exams and on the discussion board. § Students need to know the basics of how to calculate drug dosages, as the information may appear on exams. § Students are expected to behave in a professional manner. Inappropriate communication will not be tolerated. Tentative Course Outline: Week 1 § Chapter 1 – Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations § Chapter 2 -‐ Drug Names and References Week 2 § Chapter 3 – Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs § Chapter 4-‐ Medication Preparations and Supplies Week 3 § Chapter 5-‐ Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement