NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Course Prefix & Number:		VNSG 1227	Section Number:	700	Semester/Year:	2017FA
Semester Credit Hours:		2	Lecture Hours:	32	Lab Hours:
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement
Course Prerequisite(s):
Required or Recommended Course Materials: ATI training modules as assigned by instructor.   Assigned modules may be found on the web at www.atitesting.com Ogden.   Calculation of Drug Dosages 10th Edition Lilley, Rainforth, Collins, Snydey. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. Springhouse nursing drug guide. (2016). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	D. Swofford M.Ed., BSN, RN
Campus/Office Location:	Bowie 111
Telephone Number:	5204
E-mail Address:	dswofford@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1400-1530	1300-1530	1300-1530	1400-1530	0900-1100

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	Demonstrate proficiency in the following areas of basic math: multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.
	Demonstrate knowledge of metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement.
	Demonstrate proficiency in calculating and converting from one system of measurement to another
	Demonstrate knowledge of terminology and abbreviations associated with medication orders, preparation, and administration
	Accurately utilize drug calculation formulas.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
2	EMA exams	60
5	Quiz	15
1	Final	25

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

UNIT I	1 major exam	See Above
UNIT II	1 major exam	See Above

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.  Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _______________.

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________          

 

o        Communication

o        Mathematics             

o        Life and Physical Science

o        Language, Philosophy & Culture

o        Creative Arts

o        American History

 

o        Government/Political Science

o        Social and Behavioral Sciences

o        Component Area Option

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

o           Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• Dismissal from program
• Dismissal from college

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND                                                                                                                 

For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair.  You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	T. Borden
Office Location:	2411-B
Telephone Number:	(940)668-7731 ext4330
E-mail Address:	tjborden@nctc.edu
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