Introduces the study of the properties, effects and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects and trade and generic medication names.
Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
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Utilize effective communication, both written and verbal, and demonstrate ethical conduct fitting for a pharmacy professional.
CommunicationOral ExpressionWritten Expression
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Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy
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Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten Expression -
Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
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Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy
Core Topics
- Introduction to medication usage.
- Drug dosage forms and routes of administration
- Drug actions and body responses.
- Drug classification by disease state.
- Review of Brand/generic names of the Top 200 Drugs.