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Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

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Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs. It looks at how drugs act in the body and how the body responds to drugs. Pharmacology is vital to medicine, and all healthcare workers need to know the basic concepts surrounding the discipline. With the large number of drugs available to the public, the potential for interactions and adverse reactions is ever present. All medical assistants should be alert when dealing with drugs; when in doubt, checking and double-checking the drug and dose is highly recommended. The goal of this course is to educate medical assistants in the acute setting about the basic principles of pharmacology.

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Course Description

Pharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs. It looks at how drugs act in the body and how the body responds to drugs. Pharmacology is vital to medicine, and all healthcare workers need to know the basic concepts surrounding the discipline. With the large number of drugs available to the public, the potential for interactions and adverse reactions is ever present. All medical assistants should be alert when dealing with drugs; when in doubt, checking and double-checking the drug and dose is highly recommended. The goal of this course is to educate medical assistants in the acute setting about the basic principles of pharmacology.

Certificates
Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Association of Medical Assistants

1.0 HOURS


This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.00 general continuing education unit(s) (approval Clinical). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

American Association of Medical Assistants

1.0 HOURS


This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.00 general continuing education unit(s) (approval Clinical). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

Course Details
Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CMA01
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Explain basic principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics.
Discuss the various routes of drug administration and their relation to drug absorption.
Discuss the role of the Food and Drug Administration, drug names, and the Controlled Substances Act.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Pharmacology Basics

Pharmacodynamics

Types of Effects

Factors Affecting Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacokinetics

Oral Route

Sublingual and Buccal Routes

Rectal and Vaginal Routes

Ocular and Otic Routes

Cutaneous and Transdermal Routes

Inhalation Route

Parenteral Routes

Pharmacotherapeutics

What Is the Food and Drug Administration?

Drug Names

The Controlled Substance Act

Security and Storage

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Angela Williams BSN, RN
Angela has over 10 years of nursing experience with a background in Medical/Surgical, Long Term Care, Home Health and Psychiatric Nursing. Disclosure: Angela Williams BSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Certified Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations
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