HLUC 1045: Pharmacology
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
Description
This course examines the principles of pharmacology and the common therapeutic classifications of medications used in health care. Students will learn to correctly identify and spell medications along with common routes of medication administration and use references appropriately to research and problem solve within their role as a health unit coordinator (HUC).
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use current references to research therapeutic classification, brand and generic names.
- Define common therapeutic classifications and mechanisms of actions of the HUC.
- Spell the generic and brand name(s) of commonly prescribed medications correctly.
- Identify common routes of medication administration.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Blended delivery, classroom, discussion, small group presentations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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15
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Group presentation demonstrating course outcomes, as per rubric.
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Quizzes/Tests
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35
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Short answer quizzes/tests including spelling tests.
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Quizzes/Tests
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35
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Short answer cumulative quizzes/tests.
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Exam
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15
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Final exam
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Course topics
- Common therapeutic classifications and related medications
Common routes of medication administration
References
Spelling & Pronunciation
Learning resources
Gylys, B. A., & Masters R. (2019). Medical terminology simplified: A program learning approach by body system. F. A. Davis Company.(latest edition)
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.