HCMT 2330 - Pharmacology

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and HCMT 2335 - ICD-CM Coding . If student has had BIOL 2020 or HCMT 2335, a grade of “C” or higher is required.

Course Description:
An introduction to generic and product names of a variety of medications, drug classifications, and general therapeutic applications. Topics include a history of drugs, the drug approval process, and applicable prescription and over-the-counter drugs for every body system.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify trade and generic names of commonly utilized medications.
Classify commonly utilized medications.
Determine the differences between legend medications and “over the counter” medications.
Interpret medication orders utilizing standard notations and abbreviations.
Identify basic indications for the use of commonly utilized medications.
Define and apply specific pharmacology terminology.