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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    115

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    510801

 EPC:    381

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Procedures of oral administration of drugs. Familiarization with equipment and supplies for parenteral administration of medications. Theory and practice of reading the medication order, drawing up of medications and parenteral administration of medications, and theory of IV therapy. Cultural aspects of medication administration are discussed. Upon successful completion of AHE 115, each student must meet all requirements for practicum placement.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: AHE 108 and AHE 118 with grade C or higher; and concurrent enrollment in AHE 114. Must provide documentation of first two injections of Hepatitis B vaccination series prior to registering for class.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define selected vocabulary related to the administration of medication.
2. Identify and classify various equipment and supplies used to administer injections.
3. Dispose of the used equipment and supplies for injections following the universal precaution guidelines.
4. Draw up and measure medication in a syringe.
5. Prepare equipment and supplies for an injection.
6. Prepare the patient for an injection.
7. Select the correct site for the administration of a specified type of injection.
8. Describe the procedure for the parenteral administration of medication using the interdermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular routes of administration.
9. Correctly administer medication parenterally.
10. Describe the significance of tuberculosis testing.
11. Discuss the theory of IV therapy.
12. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Demonstrate knowledge of foundational theory in clinical and administrative standards as it applies to the Medical Assistant's scope of practice.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Theory of IV therapy.
2. Identification of supplies and/or equipment for the parenteral and oral administration of drugs.
3. Oral administration of drugs.
4. Parenteral administration of drugs.
5. Safety factors.