HCW 059 - Pharmacy Calculations

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introduction to basic mathematical tools used by Pharmacy Technicians. Topics include general mathematics, basic algebra, systems of measurement and drug calculations (equivalents, conversions, ratios and proportions, percentages, drug dilution, pediatric dosing). Students will also review how to calculate intravenous medication administration. Prerequisites: Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Science.

Credits:

3.60

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HCW 028 & HCW 029

Corequisites:

HCW 028, HCW 029

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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