PTEC 111 - Calculations For Pharmacy Technicians

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Description:

2 HRS. This course, designed for Pharmacy Technician students, includes reading, interpreting, and solving calculations problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. This course also discusses the conversion of measurement with the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution, and concentration, milliequivalent, units, intravenous flow rates, and solvingdosage problems. (Prerequisite: Admission to program) S

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvup.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 424-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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