Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: AH
Course #: 209
Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [ ]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
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3.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to pharmacology with focus on the therapeutic application of medications as
applied to diseases of the body systems. Pertinent physiology and pathophysiology are
reviewed. Emphasis is on current drug therapy, drug classification, pharmacokinetics,
adverse reactions, cautions and contraindications.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or BIOL 121 & 122
C
AH 150 or BIOL 230
C
Corequisites:
None
Other: Permission of the instructor
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Identify and define commonly used drug terminology
 Identify common drug sources
 Identify the major drug classifications
 Demonstrate an understanding of dosage forms, doses, and dosing calculations
 Describe the purpose, drug classification and major side effects of commonly
prescribed medications
 Describe the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to medications
 Locate and utilize the most common drug resources for reference
5.
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: AH
Course #: 209
Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health
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Topics
Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Geriatric Pharmacology
Mathematics and Dosage Calculations
Drugs affecting the peripheral nervous system
Drugs affecting the central nervous system
Cardiac pharmacology
Vascular and renal pharmacology
Drugs affecting the respiratory system
Treatment of Gastrointestinal disorders
Endocrine system pharmacology
Pharmacology of infectious diseases
Antineoplastics and immunopharmacology
Pharmacology of contrast mediums
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
(A, I) Hitner, Henry and Nagle, Barbara, Basic Pharmacology, 5th ed. McGraw
Hill, Latest Edition
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Prepared by Faculty Member: Joel L. Bacon
Date: 9/15/09
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Approved by Department Chairperson:
Date: 9/22/09
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Brad Wolf
Date: 10/21/09
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
Department: Health & Public Service
Discipline: Allied Health
Subject Code: AH
Course #: 209
Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 10/26/09
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Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young
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Original Date of course approval by the college: Summer 1998
Date: 10/30/09
11. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
11/00
4/02
9/05-textbook/prerequisites
9/09-catalog description/prerequisites
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09