MEDA 2201 Clinical Procedures II

Abstract

This course builds on the skills attained in Clinical Procedures I. Student will utilize critical thinking skills related to medication administration as a focus in this course. Instruction includes safe and accurate drug administration utilizing parenteral and non-parental routes including other special procedures. The course reviews stress management, pediatric care, geriatric care, rehabilitation therapy, specialty examinations and procedures, and emergency procedures and preparedness. Basic information regarding common disease conditions, causes, signs, symptoms and preventative measures will be presented as well as diagnostic and treatment procedures affecting the body systems. Successful course completion requires students to achieve 90% or higher on a dosage calculation exam which is covered in the first sixteen hours of the class.