Pharmacology Course

A Complete “No-Fluff” Course That Will Teach
The Fundamentals of Pharmacology

CCO is proud to present this concise, easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamentals of Pharmacology. This course is ideal for students pursuing a career in Inpatient Coding or Nursing or any other medical environment that requires basic knowledge about Pharmacology.

This Online Pharmacology Course will help students learn key information such as generic and trade names, indications, common adverse effects, and typical adult and pediatric dosages. These lectures are fully updated with the latest information on Pharmacology.

No matter which healthcare field you decide to enter, this course will provide a solid pharmacological base and is perfect for anyone planning to take the AAPC’s CIC® or AHIMA’s CCS exam.

In addition to the core Pharmacology training materials, we also provide access to certified CCO instructors to help answer any questions.

Who Can Benefit From This Pharmacology Course:

New students looking to begin a new career and wishes to learn or enhance their understanding of Pharmacology
Existing students enrolled inside or outside CCO that require supplemental or expanded training in Pharmacology
Administrative Healthcare workers interested in switching to new clinical roles.

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Learn Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Improve Existing Pharmacology Knowledge

Includes The BHAT® System

BHAT® (pronounced ‘bat’) stands for “Bubble, Highlight and Annotate Technique“. This is a proprietary system, which is used in connection with our educational services, created by Laureen Jandroep in 1999 that uses bubbling, highlighting and annotation techniques to help students quickly find key answers in their manuals during the open book CPC® exams.

Instead of flipping back and forth between pages where the guidelines are, the answers are right next to the codes when a student takes the board exam. Students have stated the BHAT® system gave them the confidence they needed to pass the exam. Another plus: the BHAT® system helps coders in their day to day coding work after the exam as well! [Learn More]

Pharmacology Course Benefits

34 Hour Equivalent Course

This isn’t a short one-time bootcamp or webinar event. This is a full and comprehensive 34-hour equivalent course which dives into the details of major diseases, disorders and disease processes.

Self-Paced, Online Courses

All our courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any internet-enabled device. You can learn at your own pace and rewind whenever necessary to re-learn topics.

9 Months of Access

We include 9 months of continuous access to the course. If you decide to take a break, you can always return anytime during those 9 months to pick up where you left off.

Easy to Understand Style

We know it can be hard to learn coding material. That’s why we pride ourselves on our “easy to understand” teaching style. Keeping you engaged and learning is our top priority.

Chapter Tests

We include chapter tests to ensure you’ve learned the material properly before moving on. If you hit a roadblock, simply revisit the online chapter lessons to refresh your knowledge.

Student Support Hub

Our Student Support Hub is where students, staff and instructors can meet virtually inside a private discussion area to ask questions or simply chat about course topics and news.

Live Group Calls

Our instructors meet with many students on a live “group call” via video conferencing to answer all course and career questions. As a full course student you’re invited to call in and ask questions during the live call.

Certified Instructor Support

Our certified CCO Instructor will first get to know you during your welcome call. During your study, they will also provide ongoing encouragement, guidance and direction via private, forum-based coaching.

Pharmacology Course Contents

Core Material

Mathematics of Drug Dosage – Basic Math Review
Introduction to Pharmacology
Drug Legislation and Drug Standards
Introduction to Drug Dosage
Administration of Medications
Vitamins, Minerals, and General Nutrition
Antibiotics and Antifungal, Antiviral, and Antiparasitic Agents
Antihistamines
Drugs that Affect the Skin and Mucous Membranes
Drugs that Affect the Respiratory System
Drugs that Affect the Circulatory System
Drugs that Affect the Central Nervous System
Pain Medications
Tranquilizers and Antidepressants
Prostaglandins and Prostaglandin Inhibitors

Core Material Cont’d

Drugs that Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
Drugs that Affect the Digestive System
The Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Diuretics and Other Drugs that Affect the Urinary System
Immunizing Agents and Immunosuppressives
Antineoplastic Drugs
Molecular and Targeted Therapies
Drug Therapy in Women
Drug Therapy in Older Adults
Drug Therapy in Children
Home Health and End-of-Life Care
Substance Abuse
Herbal Therapies and Drug-Herb Interactions
Interactions

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Meet Your Pharmacology Course Instructor

Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC, CCO Education Director

Alicia has been working in the medical field for over 20 years. She first learned about medical coding while working in a medical records department at a resort town hospital near where she was raised. Through the years she has held several jobs in the medical field from, CNA, EMT, Pharmacy technician and Medical Records Abstractor and Analyst. Outside of the medical field she has worked as a Real Estate agent, and owned her own on-line retail business. The medical field has always been where she felt the most comfortable.

Alicia has taught medical coding, billing and medical law and ethics at a private college. She also did contract work in HCC Risk Adjustment and discovered she really enjoyed ICD work. Because she loves to learn Alicia is working towards her Masters in Health Care Administration with an emphasis on education. Having taken many online classes through the years to complete her degree she feels very comfortable with both face to face and on-line learning. Alicia will tell you that not only does she love medical coding but she has a passion for teaching it. Alicia lives in the middle of Texas with her husband who is a Pastor, five of her six children, three dogs and two cats.

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