Master Course Outline Pharmacology Course Number: HO 172 Credits: 2 Hours per Quarter: 20 Lecture Hours:20 Description An overview of the principles of pharmacology and general drug classifications and formulations. Legal aspects of medication administration will be discussed. The students will be introduced to the care and handling of many medications and receive an awareness of drug related problems. This class is open to Medical Assisting students, Nursing students, and other interested health professionals. Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes Identify the basic principles of pharmacology, drug classifications, dosing, interactions and adverse events. Identify the effects of drugs used for various surgeries Practice handling and administering medications in all forms List the safety issues that apply when administering medications, including routes of administrations. Practice dosage calculations using principles of basic arithmatic Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   HO 172 Winter 2009 6427 Kelly Thelen View Syllabus HO 172 Winter 2009 3995 Kelly Thelen View Syllabus HO 172 Winter 2005 6428 Barbara Hays View Syllabus HO 172 Winter 2005 6427 Barbara Hays View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini X X X     X X X     *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)