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Reading Assignment Week 1
Objectives for Unit 1,2,3
Chapter ( Unit) 1 Numerals & Fractions ppt
Chapter (Unit) 2 Decimal Fractions ppt
Chapter (Unit) 3 Ratio & Proportion ppt
Week One : Discussion Homework: Math....the importance of it all...
Math Self-assessment Quiz
Reading Assignment Week 1
Objectives for Unit 1,2,3
Chapter ( Unit) 1 Numerals & Fractions ppt
Chapter (Unit) 2 Decimal Fractions ppt
Chapter (Unit) 3 Ratio & Proportion ppt
Week One : Discussion Homework: Math....the importance of it all...
Math Self-assessment Quiz
Reading Assignment Week 2
Objectives for Unit 4,5,6
Chapter (Unit) 4 The Metric System ppt
Chapter(Unit) 5 Calculating Adult Doses: Oral & Parenteral Forms ppt
Chapter (Unit) 6 Calculating Children's Doses ppt
Week Two: Discussion Forum: Medication Overdosage in children!?
The PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Childrens medication safety
Exam One Units 1,2,3
Reading Assignment Week 2
Objectives for Unit 4,5,6
Chapter (Unit) 4 The Metric System ppt
Chapter(Unit) 5 Calculating Adult Doses: Oral & Parenteral Forms ppt
Chapter (Unit) 6 Calculating Children's Doses ppt
Week Two: Discussion Forum: Medication Overdosage in children!?
The PROTECT Initiative: Advancing Childrens medication safety
Exam One Units 1,2,3
Reading Assignment Week 3
Unit Objectives 7,8,9,10
Chapter (Unit) 7 Drug Sources, Schedules & Dosages ppt
Chapter (Unit) 8 Forms of Drugs and How they Act ppt
Chapter (Unit) 9 The Medication Order ppt
Chapter (Unit) 10 Medication Administration Essentials ppt
Week Three: Discussion Topics:Learning about the drugs
Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List
Exam 2 Unit 4,5,6
Reading Assignment Week 3
Unit Objectives 7,8,9,10
Chapter (Unit) 7 Drug Sources, Schedules & Dosages ppt
Chapter (Unit) 8 Forms of Drugs and How they Act ppt
Chapter (Unit) 9 The Medication Order ppt
Chapter (Unit) 10 Medication Administration Essentials ppt
Week Three: Discussion Topics:Learning about the drugs
Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List
Exam 2 Unit 4,5,6
Reading Assignment Week 4
Unit Objectives 11,12,13,14
Chapter(Unit) 11 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications ppt
Chapter (Unit) 12 Parenteral Equipment & Supplies ppt
Chapter (Unit) 13 Administration of Parenteral Medications ppt
Chapter (Unit) 14 Allergy: An Overview ppt
Week Four: Discussion Topics: Injections...what do you think?
OSHA Needlestick Prevention Safety Laws
CDC Bloodborne pathogens
CDC-Tools for protecting healthcarw workers
Exam 3 Units 7,8,9,10
Reading Assignment Week 4
Unit Objectives 11,12,13,14
Chapter(Unit) 11 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications ppt
Chapter (Unit) 12 Parenteral Equipment & Supplies ppt
Chapter (Unit) 13 Administration of Parenteral Medications ppt
Chapter (Unit) 14 Allergy: An Overview ppt
Week Four: Discussion Topics: Injections...what do you think?
OSHA Needlestick Prevention Safety Laws
CDC Bloodborne pathogens
CDC-Tools for protecting healthcarw workers
Exam 3 Units 7,8,9,10
Skills checklists for Lab
Instructor Supplies
Student Activity Supply Box
Drug Sheet
Institutes for Safe Medication Practices
High Alert Medications
Skills checklists for Lab
Instructor Supplies
Student Activity Supply Box
Drug Sheet
Institutes for Safe Medication Practices
High Alert Medications
Reading Assignment Week 7
Unit Objectives 15,16
Chapter (Unit) 15 Antibiotic Agents ppt
Chapter (Unit) 16 Antifungal, Antiviral,& Immunizing Agents ppt
Week Seven: Discussion Forum-What do you think about the Influenza Vaccine-Have you ever had one??
Vermont Immunizations & Laws-Fact Sheet
Anitbiotic Drug Resistance
Exam 4 Unit 11,12,13,14
Reading Assignment Week 7
Unit Objectives 15,16
Chapter (Unit) 15 Antibiotic Agents ppt
Chapter (Unit) 16 Antifungal, Antiviral,& Immunizing Agents ppt
Week Seven: Discussion Forum-What do you think about the Influenza Vaccine-Have you ever had one??
Vermont Immunizations & Laws-Fact Sheet
Anitbiotic Drug Resistance
Exam 4 Unit 11,12,13,14
Reading Assignment Week 8
Unit Objectives 19, 20
Chapter (Unit) 19 Psychotropic Agents ppt
Chapter (Unit) 20 Substance Abuse ppt
Week Eight: Discussion Forum-Mental Health, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics...did you know?
Article: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Serotonin Syndrome
Article: Three potentially fatal side effects of Antipsychotics
National Association of Mental Illness
National Association on Drug Abuse
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs in Vermont
Exam 5 Unit 15,16
Reading Assignment Week 8
Unit Objectives 19, 20
Chapter (Unit) 19 Psychotropic Agents ppt
Chapter (Unit) 20 Substance Abuse ppt
Week Eight: Discussion Forum-Mental Health, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics...did you know?
Article: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Serotonin Syndrome
Article: Three potentially fatal side effects of Antipsychotics
National Association of Mental Illness
National Association on Drug Abuse
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs in Vermont
Exam 5 Unit 15,16
Reading Assignment Week 9
Unit Objectives 23
Chapter (Unit) 23 Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders ppt
Week 9 Discussion Forum: Heart Disease......Salt and Metabolic Syndrome-Why does it matter
DASH diet
American Heart Association
Lovenox Teaching Video
Cardiac Cartoon Helpers
Blood Thinner Pills
Exam 6 Unit 19, 20
Reading Assignment Week 9
Unit Objectives 23
Chapter (Unit) 23 Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders ppt
Week 9 Discussion Forum: Heart Disease......Salt and Metabolic Syndrome-Why does it matter
DASH diet
American Heart Association
Lovenox Teaching Video
Cardiac Cartoon Helpers
Blood Thinner Pills
Exam 6 Unit 19, 20
Reading Assignment Week 10
Unit Objectives 24
Chapter (Unit) 24 Medications That Affect Respiratory System ppt
Week 10 Discussion Forum-Asthma, Use of Steroid and Bronchodilator Therapy
Fact Sheet on Asthma
Use of Advair Diskus (Inhaler)
Asthma Basics
American Lung Association
Exam 7 Unit 23
Reading Assignment Week 10
Unit Objectives 24
Chapter (Unit) 24 Medications That Affect Respiratory System ppt
Week 10 Discussion Forum-Asthma, Use of Steroid and Bronchodilator Therapy
Fact Sheet on Asthma
Use of Advair Diskus (Inhaler)
Asthma Basics
American Lung Association
Exam 7 Unit 23
Reading Assignment Week 11
Unit Objectives 25,28
Chapter (Unit) 25 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders ppt
Chapter (Unit) 28 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System ppt
Week Eleven: Discussion Forum: A sensitive topic..........
Exam 8 Unit 24
Reading Assignment Week 11
Unit Objectives 25,28
Chapter (Unit) 25 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders ppt
Chapter (Unit) 28 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System ppt
Week Eleven: Discussion Forum: A sensitive topic..........
Exam 8 Unit 24
Reading Assignment Week 12
Unit Objectives 26
Chapter (unit) 26 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders ppt
Week Twelve: Discussion Forum-Diabetes, a National Epidemic!
Fact Sheet on Diabetes
CDC-Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Insulin Pumps
Insulin Pens
Exam 9 Unit 25
Reading Assignment Week 12
Unit Objectives 26
Chapter (unit) 26 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders ppt
Week Twelve: Discussion Forum-Diabetes, a National Epidemic!
Fact Sheet on Diabetes
CDC-Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Insulin Pumps
Insulin Pens
Exam 9 Unit 25
Reading Assignment Week 13
Unit Objectives 27
Chapter (unit) 27 Medications That Affect the Nervous System ppt
Week 13: Discussion Forum-Insomnia-What are we doing about it?
Pain Management-what do you know?
Exam 10 Unit 26
Reading Assignment Week 13
Unit Objectives 27
Chapter (unit) 27 Medications That Affect the Nervous System ppt
Week 13: Discussion Forum-Insomnia-What are we doing about it?
Pain Management-what do you know?
Exam 10 Unit 26
Reading Assignment Week 14
Unit Objectives 21,22
Chapter (Unit) 21 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders ppt
Chapter (Unit) 22 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders ppt
Week 14: Discussion Forum: One Billion Dollars in Sales a year for Antacids!
OTC GI Drugs ppt for Discussion Board
Exam 11 Unit 27
Reading Assignment Week 14
Unit Objectives 21,22
Chapter (Unit) 21 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders ppt
Chapter (Unit) 22 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders ppt
Week 14: Discussion Forum: One Billion Dollars in Sales a year for Antacids!
OTC GI Drugs ppt for Discussion Board
Exam 11 Unit 27
Exam 12 Unit 21,22
Exam 12 Unit 21,22
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