MED 117 — AP and Pharmacology for MAs
This course integrates pharmacology and anatomy/physiology for medical assistants, covering drug administration principles and the roles of medical assistants in safe medication delivery. Emphasizing various drug classifications—vitamins; minerals; herbs; and medications for the skin, nervous, urinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Simultaneously, students explore anatomy and physiology while understanding the pathophysiology of drug actions. This dual-focused approach prepares medical assistants for versatile and competent roles in healthcare settings.