2018-2019 Catalog

MAST171 Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant

Pharmacology for the Medical Assistant introduces the concepts of pharmacology and medication administration. Students will use applied math, understand drug sources, herbs, supplements, laws relating to drugs, drug references and their classifications. Students will apply the knowledge in basic principles, the universal precaution and standards and preparation and administration of oral and injectable medication relating to the role of the Medical Assistant. Students will be instructed in the use of an electronic health record system (EHR). Cultural considerations of the Native population will be emphasized. Instructor Permission Required.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

HIEP141, MAST141

Corequisite

HIEP 171, MAST 181

Offered

S