MDA-102 Patho-Pharmacology for Medical Assistant

This course combines pathophysiology and,pharmacology concepts. Students will review basic,drug facts related to drug administration,,acceptable abbreviations, methods of,administration, and legal considerations related,to drug administration. There is a focus on the,pathological causes, physiological effects,,prevention, and basic treatments of disease. These,aspects of the disease processes are combined with,pharmacologic treatments which may be used in the,management of the disease processes. Application,of knowledge and skills occur in lecture and,skills lab.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Successful completion of MDA-101, HLT-110, PHL-153, and BIO-185 (or BIO-281/BIO-282) with a grade of C or,higher. Previous or concurrent enrollment in,OFF-144 and OFF-147, minimum grade C required.

Corequisite

Concurrent enrollment in MDA-103.

IAI Code:

None

PCS Code:

1.2

Lecture:

2.5

Lab:

1