Allied Health / Continuing Education

This course is designed for students who have a current professional license (MA, EMT, etc.) to show proficiency in basic nursing skills and care to individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living. This course will meet nursing program application requirements. Prerequisite: Student must have a current professional health care license (MA, EMT, etc.) and be in good standing on the Health Care Worker Registry. 0.5 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lab/week

The student will acquire an understanding of basic pharmacology and the effects of several drugs on clients. Instruction will include the uses, sources, forms, and delivery routes of drugs. Knowledge will be gained in the areas of drug classifications, actions, and adverse reactions, along with legal implementation regarding controlled substances and other medications. Current technology will be utilized to master course objectives. Prerequisite: None 2 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lecture/week