Medication Overview

This comprehensive online course is designed for students in allied health fields, focusing on the critical aspects of medication administration and management. Covering essential topics such as drug terminology, sources and uses, legal standards, and common errors. The course progresses to discuss drug laws, the roles of healthcare professionals in drug therapy, and practical arithmetic skills needed in healthcare settings. Each lesson is meticulously crafted to ensure students not only learn but also understand the importance of accuracy and legal compliance in administering medications, preparing them for real-world challenges in their medical careers.

• 1. Define key terms related to medication administration and describe the sources and uses of drugs, ensuring understanding of foundational concepts in pharmacology.

• 2. Identify and explain the major drug laws and the roles of federal enforcement agencies in the regulation of medications, assessing students' knowledge through scenario-based questions.

• 3. Describe the responsibilities and interprofessional roles of healthcare personnel involved in drug therapy, including physicians, pharmacists, and nurses, with evaluations based on case study analyses.

• 4. List and discuss common errors in drug administration, such as misreading labels and the consequences of these errors, measured through virtual simulation exercises.

• 5. Explain the purpose and use of different drug references and how to effectively use drug cards in clinical practice, evaluated by practical application tasks.

• 6. Demonstrate the ability to perform arithmetic operations with decimals and fractions as applied to drug dosages and measurements in healthcare settings, validated through problem-solving exercises.

• 7. Interpret medical abbreviations and terminology used in medication orders, including the understanding of generic and brand names, with assessments in the form of quizzes and practical exams.

• 8. Discuss the application and conversion of measurements in the metric and apothecaries' systems and their relevance to healthcare, tested through practical examples and real-world scenarios.

• 9. Explain the Rights of Medication Administration and the importance of adhering to these rights to ensure patient safety, evaluated by role-play and reflection exercises.