Form 6.3: Course Outline with Assessment Ideas and Activities Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health Module Number and Name: Module 1: Intro into Basic Principle of Pharmacology Objective Assessment Ideas 1 Explain 5 reasons why a Think-PairMedical Assistant (MA) should Share study pharmacology. Absorb Do Connect Review the following websites: http://www.aama-ntl.org/ http://academic.cuesta.org/desmith/pha rmacology.pdf Think/Pair /Share: Pair up with a classmate and explain to each other 5 reasons why an MA should study pharmacology Journal Entry: Reflect on how you will implement these reasons when you are an CMA in the work force. Reflection Discussion Board: Post how you will complete the role of a CMA. Scavenger hunt: Find online resources that you will be able to use in the field. Evaluate which reference will be most helpful and why. Develop a checklist that can be used by an CMA in the field to ensure safe 2 Compare and contrast the role of the physician and the medical assistant as it pertains to pharmacology. Jigsaw Puzzle Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice and Powerpoints 3 Define the different subcategories of pharmacology as it pertains to dosages and areas of study. Mind-Map Booth, Whicker, Wyman, Pugh, Thompson; Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical Procedures, Including Anatomy and Physiology, fourth edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011, IBSN: 97807-337454-3 Chapter 50 & 51 4 Evaluate the key elements in Mind-Map practicing drug safety when preparing and administering non-parental and parental Complete the chart 1:1 to compare and contrast the role of an MA vs a provider as it pertains to pharmacology. Mind-map: On the different sub-categories of pharmacology. Mind-map: Non-parental and parental medication preparation and administration of drugs. Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. drugs. 5 Apply the seven rights of safe drug/ medication administration. Degree = 100% 6 Outline when an MA would complete the 3 checks of drug/medication administration. Degree = 100% 7 Explain the difference between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. 8 List the 4 different parts/phases to pharmacokinetics and cite an example for each of the four phases. Journal Entry, iClicker, and Quiz Complete iClicker activity and Quiz 1 medication administration. Journal Entry, iClicker. and Quiz Discussion Board and Quiz Discussion Board and Quiz Post a discussion board post outlining what the difference is between Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. Complete quiz 1 Develop a glossary activity to help connect these concepts into an MA practices in caring for patients Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health Module Number and Name: Module 2: Pharmacology Medication Order Objective 1 Interpret a prescription accurately. Assessment Ideas Skills Checklist Absorb Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice and Powerpoints Booth, Whicker, Wyman, Pugh, Thompson; Medical Assisting, Do Complete skills checklist for completing a prescription. Case study: Fill out an order for a drug correctly on a prescription. Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Connect Discussion Board: Explain why it is important for a medical assistant to learn the 2 List the parts of a drug/medication order. Skills Checklist and Quiz Administrative and Clinical Procedures, Including Anatomy and Physiology, fourth edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011, IBSN: 978-07-337454-3 Chapter 50 & 51 Complete quiz 2 different parts of a script. Math quiz 1 – 1 attempt Journal Entry: Explain why it is important for an MA to be able to convert. Discussion Board Post: Differentiate between generic, official, trade, and chemical name. Scavenger hunt: Find online resources that you will be able to use in the field. Evaluate which reference will be most helpful and why. Review powerpoint on example of prescriptions 3 Convert dosages from one measure system to another. Math Quiz – Multiple Attempts 4 Calculate drug dosages accurately using the formula and proportion methods. Math Quiz – Multiple Attempts and Case Studies Discussion Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Board and Quiz Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice and Powerpoints Discussion Booth, Whicker, Wyman, Pugh, Board Thompson; Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical Procedures, Including Anatomy and Physiology, fourth edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011, IBSN: 978-07-337454-3 Chapter 50 & 51 5 Differentiate between generic, official, trade, and chemical name. 6 Explain the difference between drug action and drug effect. 7 Develop a list of reliable drug web based and book resources available to a MA and medical team. Online Scavenger Hunt = Rxlist, ePocrates, PDR, Medline, Practice Math Worksheets go through in lecture together. Review: Websites Rxlist, ePocrates, PDR, Medline, WebMD sites Quiz 2 Compare the pros and cons of the online resources and complete the evaluation form for each website. Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Develop a tool for reference resources an MA could use in the field. WebMD sites Course Title: Pharmacology for Allied Health Module Number and Name: Module 7: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Objective 1 Identify 3 common patient diagnosis for each classification of drugs: Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Assessment Ideas Discussion Board, Memory Matrix Absorb Do Connect Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice – Units 23 & 24, Lecture PowerPoint’s and notes Given case studies of patient with symptoms and matching their diagnosis with the sign and symptoms patient presents with. Learn Smart Activity for Units through McGraw-Hill Connect. American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Medline Plus to view tutorials on different diagnosis, WebMD, CDC Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB How well the student understood the diagnosis for cardio and respiratory evident in memory matrix and how student connected the diagnosis to cardio vs respiratory. Jigsaw Activity: Group 1: Drugs used to treat Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Create your own table/chart or memory matrix outlining the list of drugs and the following information on each drug: Field Trip: Visit a Cardiology and Pulmonary Clinics for a day of observation. Listen: To a panel of previous CMA who either completed their practicum experience in Cardiology and/or Pulmonary to answer questions. 2 Categorize from a list given commonly used drugs for Jigsaw, Discussion Board, Memory Review the following websites: www.Drugs.com, www.PDRhealth.com, Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Cardiovascular and Respiratory classifications of drugs. 3 Assess possible side effects of each drugs listed in 7:2. 4 Describe the action of these drugs 7:2 on a patient. 5. Summarize any specific patient teaching that is required for 7:2 drugs. 6. Discuss what the role of a MA would be in caring for patients who are prescribed one of these classifications of drugs. Things to consider would be patient diagnosis and patient teaching. Matrix, Online Practice Worksheets, Quiz http://www.healthcentral.co m/medications/r/medicatio ns/, http://www.rxlist.com/scrip t/main/hp.asp, http://www.medicinenet.co m/script/main/hp.asp Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice – Units 23 & 24, Lecture PowerPoint’s and notes Journal Entry, ThinkPair-Share Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB Group 2: Side effects of drugs used to treat Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB Group 3: Describe the action of drugs used to treat Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB Group 4: Patient teaching for drugs used to treat Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB Group 5: Role of the MA in caring for patients who are on drugs used to treat Heart Disease – Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Angina vs. MI, Asthma, common cold – virus, COPD, TB Quiz/Practice Worksheet: Complete the matching quiz for the list of medications and its classifications, side effects, Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Classification Side effects Action on the patient Patient teaching MA role Think/Pair/Share: After completing the jigsaw activity. Reflect on what you have learned, pair up with another student and share how you have connected all of the jigsaw components and reflection on what you learned Discussion Board/ Journal Entry: Reflect on your reading and jigsaw activity and how you will apply what you have learned as a future MA. action of these drugs on patients, patient teaching and role of the MA. Course Title Pharmacology for Allied Health Module Number and Name: Module 10: Full Circle: Prepared Medical Assistant = Safe Patient Care Objective Assessment Ideas 1. Conclude what Journal the role of the Entry, Quiz medical assistant in relation to pharmacology and safe patient care in the ambulatory setting. 2. Select drugs Memory for specific Matrix, Mindpatient Map, Online diagnoses Practice outlining 2 Worksheets, patient teaching Quiz tips or special Absorb Review the following websites: http://www.aama-ntl.org/ Do Quiz 5 Journal Entry: Reflect on how as a future CMA you view your role as it relates to pharmacology and safe patient care. Complete online matching learning activity. Write up a case study that an MA might see in the field; include patient diagnosis – signs and symptoms and drugs a patient may prescribed. Read: Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, by Jane Rice and Powerpoints Booth, Whicker, Wyman, Pugh, Thompson; Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical Procedures, Including Anatomy and Physiology, fourth edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011, IBSN: 97807-337454-3 Chapter 50 & 51 Connect Memory Match: Develop one for each diagnosis and outline different drugs a patient might be prescribed, any patient Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. considerations for that drug. teaching and tips/special considerations. 3. Create a tool for a medical assistant to use in order to ensure safe drug administration in the ambulatory setting. Final Project, Gallery Walk 4. Discuss 5 ways a Medical Assistant will use what they have learned in this pharmacology for practicum experience. Journal Entry, ThinkPair-Share, Discussion, Case Study Quiz 5 Given a sheet of paper list out the 7 rights and 3 checks for an assigned route of drug administration – post these up around the room. Create a tool a medical assistant can use to ensure safe patient medication administration. Gallery walk around the classroom and review the above by each student. Think-Pair-Share: Discuss 5 ways a Medical Assistant will use what they have learned in this pharmacology for practicum experience. Form adapted from Smith, R. M. Conquering the Content. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008. Journal Entry: Reflect on how you will use what you have learned in pharmacology that you will use when out on practicum.