- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$436.63 - $438.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of CLRK 1005 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50925
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 16
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50925
- Domestic fees $438.01
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Prerequisite OFFC 1001. Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on their website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. No classes Sept 30, Oct 14, Nov 11. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
CRN 50173
Dates
Fri Sep 13 - Fri Nov 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50173
- Domestic fees $438.01
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Prerequisite OFFC 1001. Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on their website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of CLRK 1005 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91812
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Mar 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91812
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Textbook is required. Find it at the BCIT bookstore/website about a month prior to term start. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Healthcare Unit Clerk associate certificate program.
CRN 90675
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 90675
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Textbook is required. Find it at the BCIT bookstore/website about a month prior to term start. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Healthcare Unit Clerk associate certificate program.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.