SURTEC 1031 - PHARMACOLOGY

Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This is a basic pharmacology and pathology course for Health Professions including Surgical Technology; elements of physics and mathematical conversions are included. Prior to starting the course, it is recommended that the student review the third chapter dealing with math conversions in Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist by Howe and Burton (Elsevier), A theoretical presentation of a variety of drug classifications is presented with emphasis on those drugs that are used in the operating room. Disease pathology is presented along with pharmaceutical action. Anesthesia drugs are covered in both Pharmacology and Pathology and the OR Techniques I course. (60 hours/lecture
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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