DHYG 286 Pharmacology I (1 credit)

2. Describe drug effects, types of pharmaceutical preparations, and routes of drug administration.

3. Describe correct methods of prescription writing in relationship to accuracy, safety, generic substitution, and prevention of misuse.

4. Describe and differentiate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

5. Describe and recognize the manifestations of drug reactions.

Degree Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME: This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Abilities. Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 10
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 10