PHARMACY: Course Descriptions
- PHM 110 - Introduction to Pharmacy
- This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician's role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance, and utilize pharmacy references.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Co-Requisite: PHM 111 and PHM 115, 115A, BIO 106.
- PHM 111 - Pharmacy Practice I
- This course provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
- Semester Hours Credit: 4.
- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Co-Requisite: PHM 110 and PHM 115, 115A, BIO 106.
- PHM 115 - Pharmacy Calculations
- This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Topics include ratio and proportion, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution and concentration, aliquots, specific gravity and density, and flow rates. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Co-Requisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 115A, BIO 106.
- PHM 115A - Pharmacy Calculations LAB
- This course provides an opportunity to practice and perform calculations encountered in pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placedon ratio and proportion, dosage calculations, percentage, reduction/enlargement formulas, aliquots, flow rates, and specific gravity/density. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the calculations required to properly prepare a medication order.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 1.
- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Co-Requisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 115, BIO 106.
- PHM 118 - Sterile Products
- This course provides an introduction to intravenous admixture preparation and other sterile products, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy. Topics include aseptic techniques; facilities, equipment, and supplies utilized in admixture preparation; incompatibility and stability; laminar flow hoods; immunizations and irrigation solutions; and quality assurance. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and demonstrate the steps involved in preparation of intermittent and continuous infusions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
- Semester Hours Credit: 4.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111.
- Corequisites: PHM 120 and PHM 138.
- PHM 120 - Pharmacology I
- This course introduces the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular agents, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal agents. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111.
- Corequisites: PHM 118 and PHM 138.
- PHM 125 - Pharmacology II
- This course provides a continuation of the study of the properties, effects, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug categories. Topics include autonomic and central nervous system agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-infective drugs. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 120.
- Corequisites: PHM 132, PHM 140, PHM 155.
- PHM 132 - Pharmacy Clinical
- This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist's supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 0, Clinical 6.
- Semester Hours Credit: 2.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 120.
- Corequisites: PHM 125, PHM 140, PHM 155.
- PHM 138 - Pharmacy Clinical
- This course provides an opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under a pharmacist's supervision. Emphasis is placed on effective communication with personnel, developing proper employee attitude, and dispensing of medications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy operations, utilize references, dispense medications, prepare patient charges, and efficiently operate computers.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 0, Clinical 24.
- Semester Hours Credit: 8.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111.
- Corequisites: PHM 118 and PHM 120.
- PHM 140 - Trends in Pharmacy
- This course covers the major issues, trends, and concepts in contemporary pharmacy practice. Topics include professional ethics, continuing education, job placement, and the latest developments in pharmacy technician practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics discussed.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 2.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 120.
- Corequisites: PHM 125, PHM 132, PHM 155.
- PHM 155 - Community Pharmacy
- This course covers the operational procedures relating to retail pharmacy. Emphasis is placed on a general knowledge of over-the counter products, prescription processing, business/inventory management, and specialty patient services. Upon completion, students should be able to provide technical assistance and support to the retail pharmacist.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PHM 110 and PHM 111, PHM 120.
- Corequisites: PHM 125, PHM 132, PHM 140.