DSW114-Essentials of Pharmacology

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student with Wonderlic SLE min. cut score minimum 14 on test
  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): As a student in this on-campus program, you will require a mobile computing device that meets the specifications outlined by your program
  • Textbook: Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions, 8th Edition Nelson Publishing 2019

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 45 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com


COURSE OVERVIEW

In this subject, students will learn the principles of pharmacology and calculations is a simplified step-by-step process. Students will also learn medication preparation, supplies, and specific information on each route of administration by following administration checklists allow the learner to put the knowledge into practice. Students will also learn how to organize drugs by classifications including their purpose, side effects, cautions, interactions, and contraindications.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations

Part 2: Drug Essential Information

Part 3: Safe Prescription Fundaments

Part 4: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration.

Part 5: Drug Administration

Part 6: Poison Control

Part 7: Vitamin, Minerals, and Herbs

Part 8: Skin Medications

Part 9: Types of Drugs

Part 10: Other Types of Medications

Part 11: Drugs and Older Adults

Knowledge Competencies
Outline and describe the safety and conditions of people with developmental disabilities, self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice.

Recognize and indicate how to support health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.

Skill Competencies
Interpret compliance documentation and provide for the safety of people with developmental disabilities and for self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice.

Demonstrate advocating support of health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.