MEDA 208 Disease and Pathology II

5 credits

This medically focused course is an integrated study of the structures, functions, and disease processes of the human body. This course covers anatomy, basic physiology, and pathology of the endocrine, digestive, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and nervous systems. There will also be a focus on pharmacology.

Prerequisites: MEDA 207, MEDA 219, and MEDA 221

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify drug classification, indication, side effects, and emergency procedures with emphasis on the 100 most prescribed drugs used in outpatient care and/or family practice medicine
Identify applicable state and federal regulations regarding medications
Write a prescription as ordered by physician
Call a prescription into a pharmacy with correct information based on physician’s order
Correlate common disorders of the systems of the body with common medications utilized in the management of the disorder
Read and document medication entries in a patient chart
Complete a prior authorization of a medication
Use internet resources (information literacy) to learn about drugs and their regulation

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50