PHARM 141: Pharmacology III

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Class Program
Pharmacy Technician
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
089308
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Providing continuation of the study of properties, effects and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs in correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects and trade and generic names.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  2. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  2. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct

  2. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  3. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

Core Topics

 

  1. Drug/drug, drug/food, and drug/disease interactions
  2. Drug classification by disease state. 
  3. Review of Brand/generic names of Top 200 Drugs. 
  4. Basic pharmacology of vitamins, minerals, and nutritive agents.