This course examines the principles of pharmacology required to process medication and intravascular orders. Drugs affecting immune, nervous, respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems are discussed, as well as vitamins, cancer therapy and miscellaneous drugs. Total parenteral nutrition and types of intravascular therapy are discussed. Problem-solving techniques for processing medication and intravascular orders are discussed and practised. Students apply theory and principles by processing medication, intravascular and total parenteral nutrition orders.
This course is part of the full-time Health Unit Coordinator program
Course code: HLUC 1220
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0*
Length: 90.0 hours
Course outline:
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Additional Information
- Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties
- Antimicrobial agents
- Nervous system agents
- Medication order components
- Problem-solving
- Initiate, discontinue, change, as necessary (PRN) and stat medication orders
- Respiratory agents
- Hormonal agents
- Cardiovascular drugs
- Miscellaneous drugs
- Hold, reorder and day pass medication orders
- Intravascular therapy orders
- Insulin therapy orders
- Hematological agents
- Gastrointestinal agents
- Anticoagulant therapy orders
- Total parenteral nutrition orders
- Bowel protocol medication orders
- Abbreviations
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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