RC 250 - Pharmacology I

2 Credits

Class 1 in a series of 3 classes. Introduction and general principles to respiratory pharmacology, including aerosolized medications, calculating medication dosages, and introduction to hazards and side effects of respiratory medications.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Course Note Acceptance to the BAS- RC program
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve RC students in good standing in the BAS- RC program
Active Date 20190513T10:44:44

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Introduction to respiratory care pharmacology

2. Administration of aerosolized medications

3. Calculating medication dosages

4. Classifications of bronchodilators

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will define the pharmacodynamic phase and discuss the key factors in the pharmacokinetic phase (e.g., absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination)

Students will define terms that pertain to administration of aerosol agents and discuss the clinical applications of aerosol devices

Students will calculate drug doses using percentage-strength solutions

Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each specific beta-adrenergic agent

Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application for each specific anticholinergic agent