ACSW 103: Pharmacology Fundamentals (P)

About Course

This course is designed to explore the basic principles of pharmacology: drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be covered, including interactions, side effects, and adverse interactions.

Over-the-counter and prescription drugs will be identified, and basic classifications by body system will be reviewed.

Describe and define the basic terms and concepts of pharmacology.
Describe drug research, approval, and regulation processes.
Describe the pharmacological principles of drug abuse.
Describe the mechanism of action and physiological effects of classes of drugs that are typically being abused.
Identify the components of the assessment process for patients receiving medications including collecting both objective and subjective data.
Identify the goals and outcome criteria receiving medications.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of both therapeutic and pharmacodynamics drug classifications and indications.
Understand and explain the roles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmaceutics in therapeutic treatment and management.
Describe medication administration as it relates to goals of adduction therapy and outcome criteria.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles in pharmacologic therapeutic management.
Describe the components of drug legislation and their impact of on treatment programs.

Course Content

Topic 1 – Introduction to Course

Topic 1: Introduction

01:52
LO1: Describe and Define the Basic Terms and Concepts of Pharmacology

09:53
LO2: Understand the Importance of Pharmacology in Addiction Treatment

07:38
LO3: Identify the Role of Pharmacology in Drug Therapy and Management

06:36

Topic 2 – Drug Research and Regulation

Topic 3 – Pharmacological Principles of Drug Abuse

Topic 4 – Mechanism of Action of Abused Drugs

Topic 5 – The Assessment Process in Medication Therapy

Assessment I

Topic 6 – Medication Goals and Outcome Criteria

Topic 7 – Therapeutic and Pharmacodynamic Classifications & Assignment

Topic 8 – Role of Pharmacokinetics in Drug Therapy

Topic 9 – Pharmacodynamics and Pharmaceutics

Topic 10 – Medication Administration in Addiction Therapy

Assessment II

Topic 11 – Ethical Principles in Pharmacologic Management

Topic 12 – Drug Legislation and Its Impact

Topic 13 – Drug interactions and Their Effects

Topic 14 – Adverse Effects of Medications & Assignment

Topic 15 – Personalized Drug Therapy

Topic 16 – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Topic 17 – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Topic 18 – Medications for Stimulant Use Disorder

Topic 19 – Medication Adherence and Patient Education

Topic 20 – Final Exam Review

Final Exam

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Topic 1 – Introduction to Course

Topic 1: Introduction

LO1: Describe and Define the Basic Terms and Concepts of Pharmacology

LO2: Understand the Importance of Pharmacology in Addiction Treatment

LO3: Identify the Role of Pharmacology in Drug Therapy and Management

Topic 2 – Drug Research and Regulation

Topic 2: Introduction

LO1: Describe the Drug Research, Approval, and Regulation Processes

LO2: Understand the Stages of Clinical Trials for New Drugs

LO3: Discuss the Role of Regulatory Agencies in Drug Approval and Monitoring

Topic 3 – Pharmacological Principles of Drug Abuse

Topic 3: Introduction

LO1: Describe the Pharmacological Principles of Drug Abuse

LO2: Identify the Factors that influence Drug Abuse and Dependence

LO3: Understand How Drug Abuse Alters the Body’s Natural Chemistry and Functions

Topic 4 – Mechanism of Action of Abused Drugs

Topic 4: Introduction

LO1: Describe the Mechanism of Action and Physiological Effects of Classes of Drugs That Are Typically Being Abused

LO2: Examine the Effects of Commonly Abused Drugs

LO3: Understand How Drug Abuse Alters Brain Function and Behavior

Topic 5 – The Assessment Process in Medication Therapy

Topic 5: Introduction

LO1: Identify the Components of the Assessment Process for Patients Receiving Medications

LO2: Discuss the Importance of Collecting Both Objective and Subjective Data During Assessments

LO3: Learn to Interpret Patient Data for Effective Medication Management

Assessment I

Assessment I

Topic 6 – Medication Goals and Outcome Criteria

Topic 6: Introduction

LO1: Identify the Goals and Outcome Criteria for Patients Receiving Medications

LO2: Understand How Medication Goals Are Developed Based On Patient Needs and Conditions

LO3: Analyze How Outcome Criteria Guide Treatment Adjustments and Patient Progress

Topic 7 – Therapeutic and Pharmacodynamic Classifications & Assignment

Topic 7: Introduction

LO1: Demonstrate A General Knowledge of Both Therapeutic and Pharmacodynamics Drug Classifications and indications

LO2: Understand How Drug Classifications influence Therapeutic Approaches

LO3: Identify the Therapeutic Uses of Drugs Within Each Classification

Topic 8 – Role of Pharmacokinetics in Drug Therapy

Topic 8: Introduction

LO1: Understand and Explain the Role of Pharmacokinetics in Therapeutic Treatment and Management

LO2: Identify the Key Phases of Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion)

LO3: Explore How Pharmacokinetics influences Drug Effectiveness and Safety

Topic 9 – Pharmacodynamics and Pharmaceutics

Topic 9: Introduction

LO1: Define Pharmacodynamics and Pharmaceutics, and Understand their Relevance in Drug Therapy

LO2: Describe How the Body Responds To Drugs At the Cellular and Molecular Levels

LO3: Apply Pharmacodynamic Principles To Optimize Drug Therapy

Topic 10 – Medication Administration in Addiction Therapy

Topic 10: Introduction

LO1: Describe Medication Administration As It Relates To the Goals of Addiction Therapy and Outcome Criteria

LO2: Understand the Role of Medication in Treating Addiction and Managing Withdrawal Symptoms

LO3: Discuss the Various Routes of Administration and their Impact on Treatment Outcomes

Assessment II

Assessment II

Topic 11 – Ethical Principles in Pharmacologic Management

Topic 11: Introduction

LO1: Demonstrate An Understanding of Ethical Principles in Pharmacologic Therapeutic Management

LO2: Discuss the Ethical Dilemmas Faced By Addiction Counselors and Healthcare Providers

LO3: Understand the Importance of informed Consent, Autonomy, and Non-Maleficence in Pharmacological Care

Topic 12 – Drug Legislation and Its Impact

Topic 12: Introduction

LO1: Describe the Components of Drug Legislation and Its Impact On Treatment Programs

LO2: Understand the Relationship Between Drug Laws, Prescription Practices, and Addiction Therapy

LO3: Analyze How Drug Policies Affect the Accessibility and Regulation of Treatment Medications

Topic 13 – Drug interactions and Their Effects

Topic 13: Introduction

LO1: Learn About Potential Drug interactions in Addiction therapy

LO2: Understand the Clinical Significance of Drug-Drug interactions

LO3: Identify How Drug interactions can Affect Treatment Outcomes and Patient Safety

Topic 14 – Adverse Effects of Medications & Assignment

Topic 14: Introduction

LO1: Discuss the Adverse Effects of Medications Commonly Used in Addiction Treatment

LO2: Identify the Potential Side Effects of Medications and How To Manage them

LO3: Learn the Importance of Monitoring Patients for Adverse Reactions During Treatment

Topic 15 – Personalized Drug Therapy

Topic 15: Introduction

LO1: Understand the Concept of Personalized Drug Therapy for Addiction Treatment