Course Overview
This course is designed to develop an understanding of concepts surrounding pharmacology and combines anatomy and physiology with medical terminology for Unit Clerks. Students will learn anatomical structures and organs of the respiratory, central nervous, and cardiovascular systems, and identify anatomy of structures of the musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Classification of drugs will be covered, their mode of delivery, clinical effects and side effects will be learned and aided with common examples. Students will learn medical terminology, the professional language of medicine. The course covers the responsibility involved in safely handling and dispensing medications to patients that contributes to drug effectiveness and health for patients. Students will learn how different drugs are administered and routinely eliminated. Different drug categories are studied along with pharmacology terminology. Students will learn “Scheduled" and “PRN" (as required) medications as indicated in the patient's medical record.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in OFFC 1001
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$445.42
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define medical terms using combining forms and prefixes that relate to pharmacology.
- Describe the historical roots of medical terminology.
- Apply medical terminology related to pharmacology.
- Discuss the Canadian marketing process of drugs.
- Identify the various routes and schedules of drug administration.
- Recognize the names, classifications and uses of commonly used prescription and non-prescription drugs.
- Identify the main components of the body systems.
- Recognize the different drug groups and how they apply to body systems.
- Describe safe management of medications.
- Explain the importance of confidentiality and privacy.
- Describe the various roles of the healthcare team members.
- Demonstrate application of pharmacology terminology to communicate with healthcare professionals.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Pharmacology (CLRK 1005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of CLRK 1005 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69880
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 69880
- $445.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk program. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
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CRN 68767
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 68767
- $445.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk program. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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