MA 165 Pharmacology and Administration of Medications Description: Course covers basic pharmacology, including principles of safe preparation, administration, and documentation/charting of medications and vaccinations by oral, parenteral, and topical/transdermal routes. Students review basic math calculations and conversions for preparation and administration of medication and vaccinations. Medications are identified by their clinical use, mechanism of action, side effects, and adverse reactions. Risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse are presented, along with drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Prerequisites: Completion of MA 160, MA 162, MA 161, and PSYCH 1A; AND Concurrent Enrollment in MA 163 and MA 163L Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade Only Sections listed are for

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 1166 T T 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Slusser K Redmon R/Slusser K/McDonald L Emeritus Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 1603 4059 3.00 Ended 30 21 9 08/21-12/11 08/21-12/11 12/18/2018     ORIENTATION & SKILL PACK PICK UP on Mon, August 20, 2018, 8am to 12pm, Race Building, Skills Lab. Please contact Katherine Slusser at kslusser@santarosa.edu to get instructions on how to order your clinical skills supplies pack. Please wear the entire uniform to the Orientation as described here: Uniform Dress Code Requirements. You will be given your ID badges at the Orientation. Bring something to take notes with - either paper and pen, or an electronic device.