Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Pharmacology
Course Code
TEMA1050
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
The Pharmacology course familiarizes the student with pharmaceuticals. Instruction includes commonly prescribed medications, trade and generic names, mode of action, side effects, and usual doses. Concepts covered include the proper administration of oral, injectable, and non-injectable medications. There will be a review of the math skills required to perform medical math conversions and dosage calculations.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate calculation of basic mathematical concepts and units of measurement as related to
the ambulatory care setting.
• Describe commonly prescribed medications uses, names, classifications, and risks.
• List and explain the rights of medication administration.
• Identify and interpret common medication abbreviations.
• Demonstrate the proper handling and administration of prescriptions and medications.
