Catalog 2022-2023

MAST 1030 Pharmacology in the Medical Office (4-0-4)

This course introduces medication therapy with an emphasis on safety, the classification of medications, their actions, side effects, and medication and food interactions and adverse reactions. This course also introduces the basic methods of arithmetic used in the administration of medications. Topics include an introduction to pharmacology, dosage calculations, sources and forms of medications, medication classifications, and medication effects on the body systems.

Grades:

General Tests = 80%

Final Exam = 20%

Offered Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

Program admission; MATH 1012

Corequisite

MAST 1080