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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Simi Institute for Careers & Education | Evaluated Learning Experience

Pharmacology ST 202

Length: 

70 hours (10 weeks).

Location: 
Simi Institute for Careers and Education Main Campus, Simi Valley, California
Dates: 

April 2017 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: calculate equivalent conversions from one system to another; define general terminology associated with drugs; classify various drugs according to type; identify compressed gases by standard tank colors; delineate principles of drug use in surgical patient care; recognize a drug by its generic name, trade name, and chemical names; identify application, action, and effect; identify effect associated with common drug classes and their representative prototypes; describe differences between side effects, synergistic reactions, and idiosyncratic reactions; explain the principles of anesthesia; describe common surgical medications and solutions, anesthesia and adjunct medications, pre-medications, induction agents, muscle relaxants, narcotics, antibiotics, and inhalation agents; differentiate between intra-muscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous methods of drug administrations; differentiate between drug forms: elixir, tinctures, emulsion, aerosol, and liniment; describe the use of hypothermia and muscle relaxants as an adjunct to anesthesia; explain characteristics and use of contrast media and dyes in the operating room; identify, mix, measure, and pour medications for use on the sterile field; and characterize the role of the surgical technologist in safe handling of drugs according to operating room policies and procedures.

Instruction: 

This course covers calculations, science, development, regulations, antibiotics, hormones, diagnostic agents, ophthalmic agents, cardiac drugs, pre-op medications, antiemetics, patient monitoring, local and regional anesthesia, surgical pharmacology, general anesthesia, and emergency situations. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology RC 100/ST 100; Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Professionals RC 102/ST 102; Introduction to Surgical Technology ST 200; Math and Science for Healthcare Professionals RC 103/ST 103.

Credit recommendation: 

In the associate/certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Surgical Technology (4/22).

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