PHRA 1309 - Pharmaceutical Mathematics I

Institution:

South Texas College

Subject:

Pharmacy Technician (PHRA)

Description:

CRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:02 LAB HRS:02 This course covers pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs, conversion of measurement within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric system with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics will include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalent, units, intravenous flow rates, and solving dosage problems. Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0090, ENGL 0091 and MATH 0090 with a grade of "C" or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southtexascollege.edu

Phone Number:

(956) 872-8311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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