Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of medications. This course discusses the safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, route of administration, as well as special considerations related to age and condition of the client.

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of drugs. This course discusses safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, route of administration, as well as special considerations across the lifespan in prevention and treatment of chronic illness.

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics of medications used to treat chronic health problems and infections. This course discusses the safety concerns related to scope of practice, accurate dosage calculations, medication administration and monitoring, and route of administration, with a focus on use of the intravenous route.

Students develop proficiency in the skills necessary for successful compounding technique and practice.  Students are introduced to the United States Pharmacopeia’s General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding-Non-Sterile Preparations <795> and Sterile Preparations <797>. Student will have simulated lab experience that applies pharmaceutical preparation compounding guidelines. Washington Pharmacy Quality Assurance Committee and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations governing the practice of compounding are emphasized.

Continuation of PHARM 150 providing continuation of the study United States Pharmacopeia’s (USP’s) General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding-Sterile Preparations <797> . Students will demonstrate compliance with fundamental aseptic technique requirements.

This course simulates daily activities in pharmaceutical practice settings. Topics include: order entry processes, medication distribution systems, inventory, prescription processing, billing, repackaging, floor stock and controlled substance distribution, pharmaceutical computer systems, utilization of drug information resources and proper communication techniques.

This course will include a project that is a collection and presentation of materials that communicate the student's academic and professional development through the pharmacy technician program. The portfolio is designed to foster student empowerment through analysis and critique of one's own work and self-awareness through reflection and self-evaluation.