Processing Physicians Orders

Students learn how to interpret information on Physicians orders including medication dosages, modes of administration and frequencies. The course teaches students about the Health Office Administrative Support role in processing orders and recording orders. Students learn how to transcribe these orders through hands on simulations, using doctors orders. Topics covered include: types of orders, use of abbreviations and acronyms, components of a medication order and solving problems with the orders (case studies). At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to transcribe orders.