HC 124 - Basic Pharmacology

2 Credit Hours

This course is designed to enable health students to acquire basic knowledge about pharmaceuticals with regard to the uses, effects, and action of many common medications. The course contains information about the history of medication use, safety precautions, administration guidelines, drug classifications, and federal drug regulations. The student will study the movement of drugs through the body and the effects of drugs on organ systems and disease processes.

Prerequisites: Medical Coding: HC 110
Medical Assistant: HC 118, HC 118 L

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