Course Overview

Course Introduction

This course is a continuation of Body Systems and Medical Terminology 1. You'll continue to learn about various body systems, drug delivery systems, drug administration routes, drug classifications, and commonly used medications for various organ system disorders. You'll also learn basic medication calculations, storage, how to assist patients with administration, and proper documentation.

Course Materials

All of your course materials are included in this course experience. You'll find it easiest to study this course by following these steps:

1. Look over the syllabus, paying close attention to the course and lesson objectives.
2. Read each objective. Pay close attention to main concepts and definitions.
3. Complete each assignment as you come to it.
4. When you've completed each section, look over the lesson review.
5. When you're confident you understand the material, complete the lesson review.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to

• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the sensory and nervous systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the immune system
• Explain how the Six Rights of Drug Administration dictate proper drug administration and storage