Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0040
Organization's ID:
N112, N113
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 -- 24 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Administration Of Medications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Drug Education
Requires successful completion of both N112 and N113.
Description

Objective:

To assist students to develop skills and abilities needed to administer medications safely to various age and cultural groups, anticipating and preventing complications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Calculate dosages accurately, identify medications by therapeutic class and brand/generic name, discuss the uses and general actions of medications, use drug knowledge of adverse effects and contraindications to demonstrate safe administration and monit
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Work-based Learning
Supplemental Materials