CHW-250 Medical Terminology/Pharmacology
This course provides an overview of medical terminology and pharmacology. Students will learn the appropriate medical terminology for symptoms, diseases, treatments, and medical tests, enabling them to communicate effectively with interprofessional teams. Students will develop an understanding of medications and their impact on the body systems. The course covers the basic principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication development, the FDA approval process, and interaction effects of medication.