HLTH 210 Principles of Pharmacology
Addresses the forms and classifications of medications, drug actions and uses, the effects of drugs on the body systems and possible side effects of medications. Important aspects of patient safety, pharmacodynamics and medication reactions are studied. Evaluates and addresses issues in educating patients, including age, gender, disease processes and psychosocial and cultural influences. Emphasis on the fifty most commonly prescribed drugs. Twenty hours of simulated clinical practice will be provided.
Prerequisite
Completion of
ENGL 98 or ENGL& 101, and
MATH 76 or
TS 76 or higher, each with a grade of C or higher