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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 12-11-2007 |
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HCE221
2008 Spring – 2011 Summer
II |
L+L
3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 3.7 Load Occ |
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Administration
of Medication |
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Principles and procedures for administering medications.
Includes classifications, uses, effects, legal regulations, calculating
dosages, and correct terminology. Emphasis on oral and parenteral
of drug administration. Prerequisites: HCE167, HCE222, and
acceptance into the Medical Assisting program, or permission of Program
Director. Corequisites: HCC130 and (HCC145, or HCC145AA,
HCC145AB, and HCC145AC), or permission of Program Director. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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HCE221 2008 Spring
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Administration of Medication |
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Describe drug regulations and legal classifications of
drugs. (I) |
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Identify names of medications and medication references.
(II, III) |
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Describe the factors affecting medication actions. (IV) |
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Describe the various forms of medication. (V) |
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Identify and compare the routes of medication
administration. (VI) |
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Describe the general rules of medication administration.
(VII) |
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Identify classifications of medications, examples of
medications commonly used in each classification, therapeutic effects,
adverse reactions, contraindications, and routes. (IV-VIII) |
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Describe the components of a prescription and the process
used in dispensing medications. (IX) |
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List the legal and ethical implications of medication
administration. (X) |
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Explain methods of patient education regarding
medications. (XI) |
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11.
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Calculate the correct dosage for medication administration
using a specified formula for adults, children, and infants. (XII) |
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Describe standard precautions related to medication
administration. (XIII) |
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Explain the guidelines specific to oral and parenteral medications. (XIV-XVI) |
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Demonstrate the correct procedure to prepare and
administer medications in simulated situations. (XVI) |
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Assess patient's immunization record and administer
vaccines according to state guidelines. (XVII) |
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MCCCD
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HCE221 2008 Spring
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Administration of Medication |
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I. Drug Regulations and
Legal Classifications B. Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA) C. Controlled substances
schedule D. Medical assistant's
responsibility 1. Understand federal and
state laws 2. Storage and security 3. Monitor DEA registration
4. Expired drugs and
documentation II. Names of Medications A. Brand names B. Generic name/official C. Chemical III. Medication References A. Physician's Desk
Reference B. United States Pharmacopoeia/National
Hospital Formulary C. Other IV. Factors Affecting
Medication Actions A. Potency B. Physiological 1. Age/weight 2. Absorption 3. Distribution 4. Metabolism 5. Elimination C. Interactions/undesirable
effects 1. Drug/food 2. Drug/drug 3. Adverse reactions 4. Side effects V. Forms of Medication A. Liquid B. Solid/semi-solid C. Transdermal
D. Implantable devices VI. Routes A. Oral B. Inhalation C. Topical D. Parenteral
1. Intramuscular 2. Subcutaneous 3. Intradermal
4. Intravenous VII. Rules of
Administration A. Rights B. Storage C. Preparation D. Administration E. Documentation VIII. Classifications of
Medications A. Specific medications B. Therapeutic effects C. Adverse reactions D. Contraindications E. Routes most commonly
used IX. Prescriptions A. Abbreviations and
symbols B. Components C. Telephone/fax
communications to pharmacy 1. Renewals 2. New prescriptions X. Ethical and Legal
Implications A. Role of the medical
assistant in administering medications B. Medication
order/components C. Controlled substances
guidelines D. Medication errors XI. Patient Education
Instructions A. Verbal B. Printed XII. Calculating
Medications A. Mathematics review B. Systems of
measurement/conversions 1. Apothecary 2. Metric 3. Household 4. Unit dose XIII. Standard Precautions
for Medication Administration A. Personal protective
equipment B. Biohazard containers C. Correct handling of
equipment XIV. Oral Medication
Guidelines A. Methods/age related B. Procedure C. Patient assessment
following administration XV. Parenteral
Medication Guidelines A. Patient and site
evaluation B. Site preparation C. Procedure D. Observation/patient
assessment following injection XVI. Prepare and Administer
Medications A. Procedure B. Routes C. Sites D. Equipment E. Administration in
simulated situations F. Documentation 1. Terminology 2. Symbols 3. Abbreviations XVII. Immunization Schedule
A. Patient's record B. Vaccine management C. Administration D. Contraindication E. Reporting |