MEDA 129 Pharmacology

• Identify drug classifications, drug forms, drug actions, side effects, and emergency procedures with emphasis on the 50 most commonly prescribed drugs from previous year
• Maintain patient medical records
• Identify applicable state and federal regulations regarding medications
• Use PDR for finding drug information
• Write a prescription as ordered by physician
• Compute and calculate dosages for administration at an advanced level
• Assess patient drug profiles based on both prescription and non-prescription medications and disorder being treated
• Correlate common disorders of the systems of the body with common medications utilized in the management of the disorders
• Identify safety practices concerning medications
• Use proper terminology and documentation of medications prescribed in the patient chart
• Demonstrate effective communication of safety and compliance in medication administration to patients of diverse cultural backgrounds for providing competent medical care
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when interpreting medication orders and directives to the patient

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties.
• meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and psychomotor skills
• be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam