AHEP 100 - Introduction to Pharmacology

3 CR

Introduction to the study of drugs. How drugs affect the body and how the body affects drugs. Includes controlled and uncontrolled drug classification, generic and brand name medications, and the government agency that monitors the production and usage of drugs.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment into ENGL 101, or completion of ENGL 092 or ENGL 093 with a C or better. Successful completion of AHE 100 and AHE 110 with a C or better at BC or permission of Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Explain the common classifications of drugs and their actions
Analyze the purpose of the government agency that regulates the usage and disposal of controlled substances
Explain the difference between pharmacokinetics’ and pharmacodynamics
Discuss accurately the government agency that monitors controlled substances
Define pharmacy abbreviations, symbols and drug classifications
List the components of a medication and prescription order
Recall the most common routes of administering medication
Identify the most commonly prescribed medications, their classifications, contraindications and adverse effects
Accurately use pharmacology references to identify generic and brand name drugs
Characterize types of drug dependency

Find out when this course is offered