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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Pharmacology
HITT 1249
Allied Health: Health Information Technology
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2
2
Overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of
various diseases affecting major body systems.
None
Debora Lutringer
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c=US
Date: 2017.03.03 15:39:05 -06'00'
Debora Lutringer
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CJ Derkowski
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email=CarolD@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.06 15:27:41 -06'00'
Megan Costanza
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email=costanzam@wcjc.edu, c=US
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Emmons, Tracy
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o=Wharton County Junior College
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
A. Introduction
1. Historical overview of pharmacology
2. Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
3. Drug Names and References
4. Classification, Identifying Names and Legal Terms
5. Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs
6. Medication Preparations and Supplies
7. Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement
8. Safe Dosage and Preparation
9. Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration
10. Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route
11. Administration by the Parenteral Route
12. Poison Control
B. Drug Classifications
1. Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
2. Skin Medications
3. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
4. Antineoplastic Drugs
5. Urinary System Drugs
6. Gastrointestinal Drugs
7. Anti-infective Drugs
8. Eye Medications
9. Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
10. Psychotrophic Medications, Alcohol and Drug Abuse
11. Musculoskeletal and Anti-inflammatory Drugs
12. Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs and Agents for Alzheimer’s Disease
13. Endocrine System Drugs
14. Reproductive Systems Drugs
15. Cardiovascular Drugs
16. Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines
17. Drugs and Older Adults
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Identify drugs associated with the treatment
process.
Examine drug therapy.
Written exam
Exercises, group discussion
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List
any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Co
urse Requirements/Grading SystemDescri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Woodrow, Ruth, Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations, 7th Edition. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning,
2015.
Regular access to computer technology appropriate for www.courses.
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Regular conventional classroom or computer lab. Instructor must have
training in, and access to all appropriate technology for www.courses
Final evaluation in the course will be based on grades
achieved during the semester and the final exam.
Daily Grade Average 15%
(activities/assignments/internet activities)
Test Average 70%
Final Exam 15%
Grading scale:
93—100% A
85—92% B
78—84% C
70—77% D
0 -- 69% F