PHT 1016 - Pharmacology I

Clock Hours: 85

Course Description:
This course provides a practical knowledge of drug activity within the human body. The chapters are arranged by body system, and provide an overview of the anatomy and function of the respective body systems. An emphasis is placed on diseases and conditions affecting the body system, medical terminology relating to the body system, and the drugs used to treat issues relating to the body system. Topics will include drug classification, dosage forms and routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, trade and generic drug names, and the use of appropriate drug references.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Recognize drug references and their use.
Identify medications by brand (trade) and generic names.
Recall basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, and demonstrate understanding of how medications act upon the body systems.
Discuss pharmacological principles and actions in the human body (e.g. half-life, first-pass effect, etc.).
Recall dosage forms and routes of administration.
Identify drug classifications and sub-classifications.
Describe therapeutic equivalency.
Discuss dosage forms and medication strengths.
Identify proper medication storage procedures.
Identify over-the-counter, herbal, and alternative medications indicated for common conditions.