NURSPT 20 Pharmacology I

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: BIOL 31 Human Anatomy or BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology or H S 36 Medical Terminology and Speech and H S 19 Human Development and PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology each with a grade of “C” or better.
This course provides the student with an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the psychiatric technician in medication administration. Content includes an overview of basic pharmacological principles, terminology, legal and safety aspects of medication administration. Dosage calculation based on dimensional analysis will be taught. Topics covered include: introduction to drug classification, medications used in the treatment of developmental disorders, principles of psychobiology, psychopharmacology, and over the counter and alternative medications. (CSU)