MAST206 — Administration of Medication I
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely administer medications in the ambulatory care setting. Students will define the principles of pharmacology and utilize standard math conversions in calculating medication dosages. Students will be complying with HIPAA and OSHA regulations, charting methodologies, and communication skills acquired in previous Medical Assistant courses. Students will be able to identify the top 50 drugs including their action(s), contraindications, schedule, pregnancy category, dosage range and patient education.
Prerequisites: MAST-102, MAST-103, MAST-104