CNA to LVN (Pharmacology) - 54 CEU hours
In order for a CNA to be eligible to sit for the LVN examination in California, the CNA
has to meet certain qualifications. One of the qualifications is that the CNA takes a
54 hours of pharmacology class. This pharmacology class which is made up of four
parts will meet the requirement set forth by the California Board of Vocational
Nursing and Psychiatric Technician. This is called the "equivalent education and/or
experience method". This is one of the methods used in order to qualify for the "State
License Exam" (NCLEX-PN).
To read more about this '"Equivalent Education and/or Experience" method,
go to this website:
Course Outline:
•Knowledge of Commonly Used Drugs and Their Actions
•Computation of Dosages
•Preparation of Medications
•Principals of Administration
Knowledge of Commonly Used Drugs and Their Actions will cover the study of drugs:
their characteristics or properties, uses and effects in the human body. This is
divided into two sections.
Section 1: Covers Pharmacology basics; drugs affecting the following Systems:
Central Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Cardiovascular and Renal
Systems, and the Endocrine System.
Section 2: Covers drugs affecting the Respiratory System, Anti-infective and Anti-
inflammatory drugs, Immune and biological modifiers and Chemotherapeutic drugs,
drugs affecting the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition, Hematologic,
Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Otic drugs.
Cost: $500.00
Next class: March 5, 2012
