Foundational Pharmacology covers the concepts needed to understand how medications function.
This course is recommended for those who have not previously had pharmacology training, or are in need of a refresher.
Approved by MEAC for 2 hours of continuing education under approval number M2223-42-02212DE through 2/28/2025, and approval number M2425-35-03011DE through 2/28/2027.
Approved for the NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate, Category 3.
YES! This course may be used to meet the specific educational requirements for initial midwifery licensure in Idaho.
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Holly Scholles
Instructor Bio:
Course curriculum
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01
Introduction and Foundational Concepts
Show details- How To Use HiveCE
- Introduction and History
- Placebo vs Nocebo
- Language Matters: Compliance vs Adherence
- Understanding Terms and Classifications
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02
The Four Stages of Drug Therapy
Show details- Stage 1 Administration
- Stage 2 Pharmacokinetics: Understanding the Therapeutic Range
- Stage 2 Pharmacokinetics: Absorption
- Stage 2 Pharmacokinetics: Distribution
- Stage 2 Pharmacokinetics: Elimination
- Stage 3 Pharmacodynamics
- Stage 4 Therapeutics
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03
Clinical Considerations for Midwifery
Show details- Obtaining Pharmaceuticals for Midwifery Practice
- Considerations for Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation
- Keeping A Drug Log
- Printable PDF: Drug Log
- Charting
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04
Course Evaluation and Post-Test
Show details- MEAC Evaluation Questions
- Post-test
Foundational Pharmacology Only
Instant on-demand access to Foundational Pharmacology only, for 2 hours of MEAC approved CE
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$60.00
(USD)