A non-laboratory course intended for allied health majors. Concentration is placed on types and classification of drugs, their modes of action at the cellular, systemic, and organismal level, their contraindications and possible long-term effects; covers the science of drugs including their origin, nature, properties, composition, uses, and effects. Legal and ethical issues, proper documentation, indications, and side effects are discussed; administration of medication as allowed by law.

Pre-requisite(s):
ALHL 105

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