Sep 21, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MED 272 - Drug Therapy

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Medical Assisting program and MED 140 
Corequisite(s): None
This course focuses on major drug groups, including their side effects, interactions, methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on the theory of drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, spell, recognize side effects of, and document the most commonly used medications in a physician’s office.
Offered: Spring