Course Syllabus
Pharmacology for Health Professions
HPRS 2300
Dual Credit – Garland Independent School District
North Garland High School
Dual Credit Course Title with GISD: 8106 (DC) MST Problems & Solution Pharmacology
2014/2015
This syllabus is to serve you as an outline and study guide for Pharmacology for Health Professions (HPRS 2300). The
subjects we will discuss and the assignments are listed for the course
This syllabus is subject to change by the instructor. Notification of changes will be made in announcements on eCampus. It is
the student’s responsibility to review and respond to all materials in the course textbooks as well as materials and information
posted on the course eCampus site.
It is very important that you read the entire syllabus and materials on the course eCampus site. Post questions in the
eCampus course Q&A Discussion Board or send me an eCampus Message.
Last Day To Withdraw With A “W”: November 13, 2014
SYLLABUS AGREEMENT
If you have any questions about this syllabus or the course in general, ask the instructor before you sign this
document.
HPRS 2300
Pharmacology for Health Professions
Dual Credit course under P&S – Pharmacology (DC)
I, ________________________________, (print name) have read the course syllabus (either in paper or
online), the course outline and schedule, course grading requirements and methods of evaluation, as well as had
each explained to me by the instructor or posted questions to the online Q&A Discussion Board on Edmodo.
By signing this form I agree to comply with the classroom/online policies, expectations, and rules listed and
accept the outline for this class.
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GISD Student ID number
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If you have questions about any area of the Syllabus ask the instructor for clarification. The time to ask
is before you begin doing assignments for Dual Credit.
Instructor information:
Eva Havens, RN
2109 Buckingham
Garland, TX 75042
Room 520
972-675-3120 Fax 972-675-3145
ELHavens@garlandisd.net
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
HPRS 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects,
routes of administration, and calculation of dosages.
END OF COURSE OUTCOMES
The student will categorize the classification of drugs; calculate drug dosages; and identify
the therapeutic use, routes of administration, indications, and contraindications.
COURSE MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
Textbooks Required:
Core Concepts in Pharmacology, 2nd Edition
Holland, Norman & Patrick Adams, Michael
ISBN 0-13-171473-2
A student of El Centro College is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a universityaffiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including
an online retailer. THECB TAC Rule 4.218 (c)
COURSE INFORMATION
Credit Hours:
2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites:
SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401 and/or approval of the HOCC Coordinator
Subject Matter
Topics covered in this course include:
Mechanisms, reactions, and utilization of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, drugs and alternative
therapies throughout the body systems for the promotion of health or palliative care
DROPPING OR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE
If you are unable to complete this course, you must withdraw from it by obtaining a drop or withdrawal form from the Counseling
Office and follow the prescribed procedure. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate this process. The instructor must approve the
drop or withdrawal.
If you stop attending class and do not formally drop or withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an “F.” Students who
drop a class or withdraw from the college before the Drop Date will receive a “W” (Withdraw) for each class dropped.
Other Requirements:
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Completion of Accuplacer Exam (with acceptable results)
Junior or Senior in High School (age 16 at start of class)
Completed program application, DCCCD application and GISD interview
Acceptance into the Health Science – Clinical Rotations course
Access to a computer with internet link
Ability to use/navigate the internet
Ability to navigate eCampus
Ability to view videos and photos online
Ability to use Word and attach documents
Ability to view PowerPoint presentations online
Be able to practice time management
Have an active email address that is not overloaded
Policies
Students should click on the links below and real all of the policies
General Institutional policies and Course-Related Institutional policies
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/admissions/schedule/syllabus/Course-Related-Policies.pdf
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/admissions/schedule/syllabus/Institutional-Policies.pdf
Student Handbook
The student handbook with additional information for students is available at
http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/StudentServices/Spar
Disclaimer
The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the student and El Centro College. These provisions
may be changed at the discretion of the Coordinator/Instructor. When necessary, appropriate notice of such changes will be given to
the student.
The instructor-of-record may provide additional information to enhance the course to meet the needs of the enrolled students, provided
that the enhancements do not conflict with the official course syllabus
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS
Attendance:
Attendance at class sessions is imperative for meeting course objectives. Garland Independent School District Attendance Policy and
Procedures will be followed.
It is advisable that you call/email your instructor if you are going to be late or absent.
Tardiness:
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and attend the entire class. Garland Independent School District Tardy Policy and
Procedures will be followed.
COMMUNICATION
Instructor:
It is the students responsibility to communicate with instructor in regards to:
Assignment questions
Make-up work
Expected absences
Withdrawal from El Centro College and GISD course (Counselor needs to be notified)
It is the instructors responsibility to communicate with students in regards to:
Assignments including due dates
Grades
Failure notice
Schedules including changes
CALENDAR
2014-15 GISD Calender: http://www.garlandisd.net/calendars
2014-15 AB Calendar: http://www.garlandisd.net/calendars/index.asp High School Calendars pdf on side bar
of page.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Student Learning Outcomes/SLO
Upon successful completion of HPRS 2300, students will be able to:
1. Discuss drug treatment and medication administration for patients with varied medical diagnoses
2. Discuss properties, effects, and principles underlying the use and administration of
pharmacotherapeutic agents.
3. Describe the safe administration of medications following established protocols
4. Identify adverse reactions that may result from drug therapy
5. Identify interventions related to drug therapy and medication administration.
6. Explain the healthcare worker’s role in monitoring client’s responses to medication.
7. Describe the healthcare worker’s responsibility to report clients responses to medications to
appropriate health care professionals.
8. Demonstrate calculation of drug doses.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Classroom:
Independent Learning (Note taking, Projects, Homework, etc.)
Lecture (Class discussion, Power Point, etc.)
Activity (Group assignments and Lesson based activities i.e. skills)
ASSESSING OUTCOMES AND GRADING METHODS
Course Grading Scale:
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C= 79-70
D= 69-60
F= 59-0
Evaluation:
The students will be evaluated by postings on discussion boards, case studies, exams, quizzes and
individual assignments. The student must complete all assigned materials and master the assignment
with a cumulative score of at least 70% for minimal competency requirements.
. Weight of grades is as follows:
30% of grade will be from worksheets over the units:
30% of grade from Student Projects
40% of grade from Major tests
Minimum Competency requirement is 70%
MAKE-UP WORK
Students shall be permitted to make up work missed because of absences due to extenuating
circumstances, participation in approved school-related activities, and suspension. It is the student’s
responsibility to find out the assignments and make up the work within an appropriate period of time.
[Board Policy EIAB (Local)]
In addition, all students should be allowed to make up assignments when they are absent from class
(including suspension and in-school suspension absences). They shall have a time equal to days
absent from class to complete missed assignments. Under extenuating circumstance such as longterm illness or family emergencies, teachers may choose to give students more than one day for each
day missed to make up assignments. Assignments given before an absence occurs will be due upon
the student’s return.
Mandatory: A penalty of 20 points will be deducted from each assignment or test grade for
unexcused
absences. [Board Policy EIAB(Local)]
When a student is required to make up a test, quiz, lab or other activity that must be completed at
school, the student should be encouraged to come in during a tutorial time to avoid missing additional
class time.
Make up work for both excused and unexcused absences must be completed using the following
formula on either the block or trimester schedule:
*One class missed* - One class for makeup work – next class – assignment due
*Block Example: Student is absent on Monday and misses A1. He/she returns Tuesday but does not
attend A1until Wednesday, Wednesday, he/she receives the make-up assignment, and it is due on
A1 on Friday.
If a student misses more than one class period, the teacher should confer with the student upon
his/her return to set a reasonable deadline for make-up work.
Late Work
Any work not submitted by an assigned due date is considered late work. This includes work which
was assigned a make-up date due to absences. Late work may be penalized 10 points per day the
class meets up to a maximum of 30 points.
General Information
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Garland Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agricultural Sciences, Business
Education, Career Orientation, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science Technology, Marketing Education, Trade
and Industrial Education and Technology Education. Admission to these programs is based on:
Career interests,
Age appropriateness,
Class space available,
Prerequisites and aptitude for the program, and
Adherence to school rules and regulations.
It is the policy of the Garland Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of the Garland Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Garland Independent School District will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Gary Reeves, Assistant
Superintendent for Administration, at 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75046-9026, (972) 487-3041 and/or the Section
504 Coordinator, Babetta Hemphill, Program Administrator of Student Services, at 720 Stadium Dr, Garland, TX 75040,
(972) 494-8255.
DROPPING OR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE
If you are unable to complete this course, you must withdraw from it by obtaining a drop or withdrawal form from the
Admissions or Counseling Office and follow the prescribed procedure. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate this
process. The instructor must approve the drop or withdrawal.
If you stop attending class and do not formally drop or withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an “F.”
Students who drop a class or withdraw from the college before the deadline of November 13, 2014 receive a “W”
(Withdraw) for each class dropped.
Refer to your fee receipt for the confirmation of the deadline for receiving a “W” for this class.*
CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATION
All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times, as this would be the norm in
any higher education or workplace environment.
HEPATITIS B VACCINATIONS
All Allied Health programs require that you have completed the series of Hepatitis B vaccinations prior to beginning
clinicals
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
A grievance is any complaint, injustice or unresolved issue that a person has encountered as a student. The grievance
procedure provides a formal avenue for the student to resolve a problem or issue. The Student Grievance Procedure is
published in the College Catalog (on-line at www.elcentrocollege.edu). Students will begin with the instructor and
proceed up the chain of command if problems cannot be resolved.
ADACEMIC ETHICS:
Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and available at
http://www.dcccd.edu/cat9899/conduct.htm) will be penalized accordingly. All matters of academic dishonesty
(plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations
will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. The college may, at its discretion, impose additional
penalties on the student including academic probation, suspension, or expulsion. ANY form of disruptive behavior will not
be tolerated.
The Policies and Procedures as referred to in this syllabus take precedence.
Computer, Electronic Communications Systems and Network Access Acceptable Use Policy for Students for
Garland Independent School District Technology
Guidelines for Acceptable Computer Use (AUP).
http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/technology/tech_policies.asp
USE OF DISTRICT RESOURCES
Use of District computing resources and facilities requires that individual users act in compliance with District policies and
procedures, and failure to comply may result in restriction or revocation of access to District resources. Computing
"resources and facilities" include, but are not limited to, District- and College-owned host computer systems, networks,
peripheral equipment (such as modems, terminals, and printers), computers and workstations, software, data sets,
storage devices (such as CD-ROMS, hard and soft disks, and the like), and all computer communications controlled,
administered, or accessed directly or indirectly by the District or by any user.
The District provides users with an account that permits use of the computing resources and facilities within policies and
procedures established by the District. Any person who uses District computing resources and facilities through Districtowned equipment (such as public access computers at the libraries and computer labs) is also a user and is permitted to
use the computing resources and facilities within policies and procedures established by the District.
Users must respect the integrity of computing resources and facilities, respect the rights of other users, and comply with
all relevant laws (local, state, federal, and international), District policies and procedures, and contractual agreements.
Employees who use District computers or facilities must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and the Local
Government Records Act as described in CR (REGULATION). The District reserves the right to limit, restrict, or deny
computing resources and facilities for those who violate District policies, procedures, or local, state, or federal laws.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Censorship is not compatible with the goals of the District. The District shall not limit adult users' voluntary access to any
information due to its content when it meets the standard of legality. A minor's parent may permit a minor user to have
voluntary access to any information that meets the standard of legality.
PRIVACY
The general right to privacy is extended to the electronic environment to the extent possible. Users have a lessened
expectation of privacy when using computer resources and facilities owned by public institutions such as the District.
Issuance of a password or other means of access is to ensure appropriate confidentiality of District files and information. It
is neither a guarantee of privacy nor a license for abuse or improper use of the District's computing resources and
facilities. Privacy is mitigated by the Texas Public Information Act, administrative review, computer system administration,
audits, and the nature of the electronic medium itself. Contents of electronic files will be examined or disclosed only when
authorized by the user, approved by designated District officials, or required by law.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All users should be aware that property laws apply to the electronic environment. Users must abide by all software
licenses, District copyright and software policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state law. Users should
assume that works communicated through a network are subject to copyright unless specifically stated otherwise. Unless
permission of the author is obtained, use of any electronically transmitted information must comply with the "fair use"
principle found in federal copyright law and CR (REGULATION).
CRIMINAL AND ILLEGAL ACTS
Computing resources of the District, which include the hardware, software, and network environment, shall not be used for
illegal activities. Any illegal use of these resources will be dealt with by the appropriate District authorities and/or other
legal and law enforcement agencies. Criminal and illegal use may involve, but is not limited to: unauthorized access,
intentional corruption or misuse of computing resources, theft, defamation, obscenity, child pornography, and harassment
based upon race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex.
AUTHORIZED USE
Computing resources are provided by the District to accomplish tasks related to the District's mission. Some computers
may be dedicated to specific enterprises or teaching missions that limit their use. Incidental personal use of computing
resources is acceptable if the use:
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2.
3.
4.
Imposes no measurable cost on the District;
Is not harmful to the District;
Is not a hindrance to the daily operations of the District; and
Has no adverse effect upon an individual's job or educational performance.
UNAUTHORIZED USE
Unauthorized use of the District's computing resources and facilities includes but is not limited to: illegal activities; failure
to comply with laws, license agreements, and contracts governing network software and hardware use; abuse of
communal resources; use of computing resources for unauthorized commercial purposes or personal gain; failure to
protect the user's password or use of the user's account; breach of computer security, harmful access, or invasion of
privacy; use of computing resources for anonymous or identity-masked messages to other District users; or unauthorized
encryption. [Refer to the Business Procedures Manual for additional information.]
COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHT LAW
The District respects the copyrights of others. With very few exceptions, all computer software and documentation is
protected by federal copyright law. [See CR (REGULATION)] The unauthorized or unlicensed use, duplication, or copying
of computer software or documentation is contrary to District policy and is a violation of the law. Violators of any copyright
are subject to both civil and criminal penalties and/or disciplinary action. District regulations and procedures will establish
guidelines for the use of computer resources and local area networks.
Course Objectives, Learning Outcomes and Learning Activities
Learning Objectives, Outcomes and Activities
NOTE: The Learning Outcomes column is a guide to information covered with each Learning Objective. It is
not all inclusive. Students are responsible for all content associated with each learning objective.
General Principles
Learning Outline
Learning Objectives
Learning Activities
I. The Drug Approval Process
and Resources
A. Key Terms
1. Controlled Substance
2. DEA
3. FDA
4. PDR
5. Pharmacology
B. Drug Standards and Legislation
1. Drug Standards
2. Federal Legislation
C. Controlled Substances
D. Drug Names
1. Chemical Name
2. Generic Name
3. Brand/Trade name
E. Vocabulary
1. Active absorption
2. Adverse reactions
3. Agonist
4. Antagonist
5. Distribution
6. Duration of action
7. Elimination
8. Metabolism
9. Onset of action
10. Passive absorption
11. Peak action
12. Peak level
13. Side effects
14. Therapeutic range
15. Toxicity
F. Phases of drug action
1. Pharmaceutic phase
2. Pharmacokinetic phase
3. Pharmacodynamic phase
G. Complications of drug therapy
1. Side Effects
2. Adverse reactions
3. Toxicity
H. Influencing Factors
I.
Forms and route for drug administration.
J. Drug interactions
1. Pharmacokinetics
2. Pharmacodynamic
K. Drug Abuse
At the completion of Unit I, the student will be able to:
1.
Define and differentiate the terms
pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2.
Explain the mechanism of drug action.
3.
List various factors that affect drug action.
4.
Discuss the main site variables that affect drug
absorption.
5.
Define the systemic bioavailability of a drug.
6.
Describe the metabolism of drugs.
7.
Explain the excretion of drugs through the
kidneys.
8.
Define the term idiosyncratic reaction.
9.
Explain adverse drug reactions and adverse effects.
Moini, Chapter 1
10. Define the terms tolerance, synergism, overdose,
and potentiation.
11. Discuss legal and ethical requirements regarding
the use, dispensing, and administration of
medications.
12. Explain how the need for drug control evolved.
13. Discuss the poisoning disaster that led to
legislation requiring testing for the purity, strength,
effectiveness, safety, and packaging quality of
drugs.
Moini, Chapter 2
14. Explain the major points of the thalido-mide
disaster of 1962.
Moini, Chapter 3
15. List the provisions of the Controlled Substances
Act.
Course Calendar
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT INSTRUCTORS DISCRETTION.
WEEK
Other Due
EXAM SCHEDULE
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE AT THE START
EXAMS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE
ON THE LISTED DATES
OF CLASS
Week 1
8/25-8/29
.
Syllabus
Complete and turn in
AUP (Acceptable use
policy)
9/1/2014 Labor Day
Ch 1, 2
Week 2
9/2-9/5
FDA Case Study
Due 9/3
Ch 3,4
Week 3
9/8-9/12
Narcotics Case
Study and chapter
questions
Due 9/11
Ch 5, 6
Week 4
9/15-9/19
Complete Unit 1
review wuestions
Due 9/17
Ch 7, 8
Week 5
9/22-9/26
Case Study
anxiety drugs
Due 9/25
Ch 9, 10
Week 6
9/29-10/3
Case study
depression meds
Due 10/3 by 1200
Exam 1
Exam 9/19 over chapters 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6 and case studies.
WEEK
Other Due
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE AT THE START
OF CLASS
EXAM SCHEDULE
EXAMS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE
ON THE LISTED DATES
Ch 11, 12
Week 7
10/6-10/10
Case study pain
control
Chapter questions
Due 10/10
Exam 2 10/10
Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and
case studies
Ch 13, 14
Week 8
10/13-10/17
Chapter questions
Due 10/16
Ch 15, 16
Week 9
10/20-10/24
Cardiac drug
profile, case study
Due 10/24
Ch 17, 18
Week 10
10/27-10/31
Angina case study
Due 10/30
Exam 3 10/30
Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Ch 19, 20, 21
Week 11
11/3-11/7
Critical thinking
quickwrite and
current event on
the dangers of
long term lipid
drugs use
Due 11/7
Ch 22, 23
Week 12
11/10-11/14
Ch 24, 25
Week 13
11/17-11/21
Watch Frontline
special on drug
resistance
Antibiotics case
study
Due 11/13
Chapter questions
Due 11/21
Exam 4 11/21
Chapters 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
WEEK
Other Due
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE AT THE START
OF CLASS
EXAM SCHEDULE
EXAMS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE
ON THE LISTED DATES
Week 14
11/24-11/26
Week 15
12/1-12/5
Ch 26, 27, 28
Vitamins case
study
Due 12/4
Week 16
12/8 – 12/12
Term review
Due 12/12
Week 17
12/15 – 12/19
Exam 5
Cumulative final exam
Date TBD
Important General Information
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Any student who may need accommodations due to a disability should contact the Disability Services Office, Room A110, phone
number 214.860.2411
IMMUNIZATION POLICY
All students admitted to El Centro Allied Health and Nursing programs must complete the following
vaccinations/screening tests and provide required documentation (immunization records, physician-validated history,
or serologic confirmation):
Tuberculosis Screening: Intradermal PPD (Mantoux) completed within six months of program admission, unless previously
positive. Chest x-ray required for a positive PPD, with a follow-up chest x-ray every two years. Once enrolled in health program,
tuberculosis screening is required annually and must be documented by a physician’s signature or verification from the College Health
Center.
All students who were born on or after January 1, 1957 must show proof of:
1. Measles: Two doses of measles vaccine administered on or after their first birthday and
at least 30 days apart; or immunity to measles (physician-validated history or serologic
confirmation).
2. Mumps: One dose of mumps vaccine administered on or after their first birthday; or
immunity to mumps (physician-validated history or serologic confirmation).
All students regardless of date of birth must show proof of:
1. Rubella: One dose of rubella vaccine administered on or after their first birthday; or immunity to rubella
(physician-validated history or serologic confirmation).
2. Tetanus/Diphtheria: One does of tetanus/diphtheria (Td) toxoid within the past ten years.
3. Hepatitis B Vaccine Series: Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine administered with an initial dose; a second dose administered
one (1) month later; and a third dose administered six (6) months later. All three doses must be completed prior to students beginning
their clinical experience.
Social Security Number/Card
Students without a social security number/card will not be accepted into the Allied health, LVN or ADN Programs due to clinical
rotation facility policies.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
A grievance is any complaint, injustice or unresolved issue that a person has encountered as a student. The grievance procedure
provides a formal avenue for the student to resolve a problem or issue. The Student Grievance Procedure is published in the College
Catalog (on-line at www.elcentrocollege.edu). Students will begin with the instructor and proceed up the chain of command if
problems cannot be resolved.
ADACEMIC ETHICS:
Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct (as printed in the El Centro College Catalog and available at
http://www.dcccd.edu/cat9899/conduct.htm) will be penalized accordingly. All matters of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, collusion,
fabrication, cheating, etc.) will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper
college authorities for review. The college may, at its discretion, impose additional penalties on the student including academic
probation, suspension, or expulsion. ANY form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
The Policies and Procedures as referred to in this syllabus take precedence.
RELIGIOUS HOLY DAYS:
A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an
assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence if, not later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the
semester, the student notified the instructor of each class scheduled on the date that the student would be absent for a religious holy
day. A “religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation
under Section 11.20, Tax Code. The notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to the instructor, with
receipt acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the instructor. A student
who is excused under this section may not be penalized for the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student
fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
The student handbook is available at: www.ecc.dcccd.edu/StudentServices/Spar/default.asp
SCANS STATEMENT
WHAT ARE SCANS SKILLS?
These are the skills that employers need the most form their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors of success in the workplace.
WHO DEFINED THESE SKILLS?
In 1989, the U.S. Department of Labor and Education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and
competencies needed by workers. The results of that survey identified SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary
Skills).
El Centro College Students and SCANS
El Centro College is committed to the preparation of our students for success in the workplace.
All El Centro College courses provide learning outcomes which result in the mastery of SCANS skills. Although each course will not
include every SCANS skill, each course syllabus will identify the specific SCANS skills and competencies taught in that course.
Throughout a formal program of study (Certificate, Degree or Transfer Program) a student will have the opportunity to master all
SCANS skills and competencies.
SCANS FOUNDATION SKILLS
BASIC SKILLS
1.a Reading
1.b Writing
1.c Arithmetic/Math
1.d Speaking
1.e Listening
MANAGING
RESOURCES
4.a Manage
Time
4.b Manage
Money
THINKING SKILLS
2.a Creative Thinking
2.b Decision Making
2.c Problem Solving
2.d Thinking logically
2.e Seeing things in the mind’s eye
INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS
5.a Work on
Teams
5.b Teach
Others
PERSONAL QUALITIES
3.a Responsibility
3.b Self-esteem
3.c Sociability
3.d Self-Management
3.e Integrity
SCANS WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
SYSTEMS
INFORMATION SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
6.a Acquire/evaluate
7.a Work in
data
social systems
6.b Organize/maintain
7.b Work in
data
Technological
USING
TECHNOLOGY
8.a Select
equipment/tools
8.b Apply
technology to
4.c Manage
Materials
5.c Serve
Customers
6.c Interpret/
Communicate data
4.d Manage
Space
5.d Lead
others
6.d Process data
with computer
4.e Manage
Human
Resources
5.e Negotiate
Conflict
systems
7.c Monitor/
correct systems
7.d Design/
Improve
systems
tasks
5.f Work with
diversity
SCANS COURSE COMPETENCIES
HPRS 2300
SCANS
3, 6
1, 4
3,5
3,6
3, 6
3,6
6
2,5
2, 3
5
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Pharmacology for Health Professions
COURSE COMPETENCY
List, pronounce, spell, and explain the most commonly
used drugs.
Explain the legal requirements for writing, ordering,
dispensing, and administering medications.
Describe the routes of administration of medications
and the appropriate instruments used.
Describe the major classifications and usages of drugs.
State the actions, uses, adverse reactions, dosages,
routes of administration, and implications for the most
commonly used drugs.
Discuss the actions of medications for each body
system and its most common diseases.
Calculate medication for adults and children using
metric, apothecary, and household measurements
Discuss oral and parenteral medications, per
physician’s order, observing the rights of medication
administration.
Instruct the patient regarding medication information
Apply quality principles to drug administration
procedures
Dispose of controlled substances in compliance with
governmental regulations.