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3.00 Credits
A non-historical approach to philosophy for serious students interested in the professions or for professionals interested in focusing on topics of professional or personal significance. Section offerings are sufficiently diverse to acquaint serious students or professionals with the extensive scope of philosophy. The range of philosophy is as broad as human experience. Diverse areas such as philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law, business ethics, biomedical ethics, or philosophy of language may be the current topic offered that semester. Topics vary each semester and with each instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Ethics emphasizes practical and normative ethical questions as well as analytical or metaethical questions. This course provides a systematic examination of problems by covering various classical and contemporary theories which include standards or criteria of moral action, the nature and justification of both value judgments and moral judgments, the nature of ethical knowledge, the meaning of ethical terms, intelligent decision-making, and free will vs determination. Note: Fourth semester course for all students.
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2.00 Credits
(2 Credit Hours) An introduction to the role of the pharmacy technician in the delivery of pharmacy services. Discussion topics include ethical, legal, and professional issues related to the practice of pharmacy. Special emphasis is placed on pharmaceutical terminology, specific distribution systems, pharmacy standards, and the role of the technician. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program Co-requisites: PHT 124 Note: Please see the admission requirements for the Pharmacy Technician program.
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2.00 Credits
Assignment to selected outpatient pharmacy facilities for directed practice in pharmacy technology. This is a required, supervised learning experience under the direction of a pharmacist. Rotation selections include community, independent, and hospital outpatient pharmacy locations. The eight week clinical rotations include eight hours per week in the clinical area. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program and PHT 100, PHT 124, and PHT 132. Co-requisites: PHT 125, PHT 150, PHT 165, and PHT 175. Note: The eight week externship rotation begins in March. You must be enrolled in and passing all of the following courses while completing the Outpatient Externship rotation: PHT 125, PHT 150, PHT 165, and PHT 175.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) The first of a two-course sequence in pharmacology for pharmacy technicians. The course examines general pharmacological concepts, principals, actions, side effects, dosage forms, and route of administration. The course will cover concepts in drug development and drug usage, focusing on antibiotics, antifungal, antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, expectorants, anesthetics, and analgesics. Additionally, special consideration to drug effects upon the nervous system is highlighted. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program Co-requisites: PHT 100 and AH 100
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3.00 Credits
(3 Credit Hours) The second part of a two-course sequence in pharmacology for pharmacy technicians. The course will cover systems including respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, and cardiac. Muscle relaxants, topicals, and vitamins and nutritional supplements are also studied in this course. Chemotherapy and infection control are highlighted. Students learn to recognize inconsistencies in orders, routes of administration, and frequency of administration. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHT 124 Co-requisites: PHT 150 and PHT 175
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2.00 Credits
(2 Credit Hours) Computer technology has become a vital component of pharmacy practice in all settings (community, long term care, hospital and home infusion). This course will introduce various specialized pharmacy programs: out-patient and in-patient medication dispensing, drug information, pharmacokinetics, management, quality assessment and procurement. The course will also emphasize record keeping, third-party billing as well as drug distribution systems. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Pharmacy Technician program Co-requisites: PHT 100 and HCS 131
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2.00 Credits
(2 Credit Hours) This seminar course will provide an overview of the pharmacy profession including licensure, areas of practice, career options, and pharmacy workplace issues. General pharmacy school information including the PHARM D curriculum, the considerations in selecting a school of pharmacy, and admission requirements will be discussed. A mock PCAT exam will be given to determine the student's strengths and weaknesses. Select test preparation options will then be discussed. Suggested Prerequisites: BIO 152, CHEM 141, ENG 131, CIS 100 or BCA 140 are recommended prerequisites (but not required), as well as, CHEM 142, ENG 132, PHYS 131, and SPC 131.
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3.00 Credits
Applies basic mathematical skills in calculations required for the usual dosage determinations, as well as solution preparations using weight, metric, household, and apothecary systems. Discussion in applying ratio and proportion, allegations, and business calculations in pharmacy operations. Two lecture hours per week and one hour computer lab per week. Prerequisites: PHT 100, PHT 124, and MATH 101 or MATH 110 Co-requisites: PHT 125 and PHT 175
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2.00 Credits
Explores today's health care environment, emphasizing the issues facing pharmacy and the pharmacy technician. Skills, talents, and tools required to cope today and succeed tomorrow will be discussed and practiced. This course covers such workplace topics as communication issues, CQI for the pharmacy, legal issues, teamwork concepts, and conflict resolution tools. Student participation, role- playing, and other interactive learning methods are emphasized. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program and PHT 100
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