RC250 — Pharmacology I
RC 250 - Pharmacology I RC 250 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits This course introduces the principles of respiratory care pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the administration of aerosolized medications. Students learn to calculate drug dosages (prepared-strength and percent-strength solutions) and classify aerosol generators used in drug delivery. The course emphasizes adrenergic and anticholinergic bronchodilators, focusing on mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and clinical application in asthma and COPD management. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC Course Note Acceptance to the BAS - RC program Fees Quarters Typically all Day Designed to Serve RC students in good standing in the BAS - RC program Active Date 20260408T15:03:12 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 22 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to respiratory pharmacology Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles Aerosolized medication delivery Drug dose calculations Adrenergic bronchodilators Anticholinergic bronchodilators Student Learning