COURSE TITLE: PHARMACOLOGY

COURSE STATUS: FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:

Theory:          45Hours

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills in pharmacology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the evolution of drug therapy and the implications of the National Drug Policy in Zambia
2. Explain the legal ethical and cultural aspect of pharmacology
3. Explain the legal ethical and cultural aspect of pharmacology
4. Demonstrate skills in calculating, measuring, preparing and administering drugs.
5. Prescribe and dispense commonly used drugs.
6. Explain the responsibilities of the nurse in drug administration