Pharmacology (IEN)
Course Information
In this course, you will learn about basic pharmacology and the standards of medication administration. Topics will include administration of medications; legislation pertaining to drug administration; quality improvement; risk management, drug calculations, classifications, uses, mechanism of actions, side-effects and adverse effects of drugs. An emphasis is placed on the study of drugs and their action in the human body related to the nursing practice with a focus on Registered Nurse (RN) roles/responsibilities for you to develop critical thinking and critical inquiry for safe administration of medication. The lens of professional accountability will be used as a foundation for you to apply concepts such as harmful incidences, and near misses potentially affecting client safety. Using client care scenarios, you will be guided to apply pharmacology knowledge in nursing practice decisions.
Intake
Start Date
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
n/a
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
n/a
Group Work:
n/a
Registering college code:
SE-IEN101
Host college code:
GBC-NURS1121
How to register
You can register in-person, online or by phone. For details visit https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/ce/info/registration/index.html .
Contact
Centre for Flexible Learning
Centre for Flexible Learning, room D2375
Email : online@senecapolytechnic.ca
Faculty of Continuing EducationNewnham campus, Room D22001750 Finch Avenue EastToronto, ON
M2J 2X5