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2.00 Credits
This course will provide the student the student with the Federal and State laws as they pertain to pharmacy. The ethics content of this course will address the principles of ethical thought as applied within the area of pharmacy practice. It will assist in preparing the student for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. (Prereq: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR ENGL1021) (EP) 2 cr
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2.00 Credits
Students will become proficient in basic arithmetic and specific calculation methods as they apply to pharmacy. This course will review basic math skills which are required for more advanced calculations. It also covers measurement systems and various dosage calculations. (Prereq: Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH1050 or MATH1060) (EP) 2 cr
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4.00 Credits
Students will learn the organization and functions of retail and hospital pharmacy. The student will be introduced to the use of computers and their practical applications. This course will define the role and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements will be covered. (Prereq: None) (EP) 4 cr
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5.00 Credits
Students will study the basic concepts of drug therapy, therapeutic agents, drug class, drug properties, drug actions, common uses and effects of drugs on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Topics include therapeutic properties, side effects, interactions, drug dosages, toxicities and the relationship of pharmacotherapy with respect to the incidence, distribution and control of various diseases. (Prereq: Recommended: Prerequisite or Currently Enrolled in BIOL2045 or HLTH1010) (BP/EP) 5 cr
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5.00 Credits
Students will continue to be acquainted with retail and institutional pharmacy practices. Intravenous (IV) drug admixture, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and critical care IV admixture will be covered. Unit dose dispensing, diabetic supplies and medication storage and stability will be covered. Students will study billing systems and the universal medical coding system which classifies medical conditions and treatments into sets of numeric codes. Personal safety and hygiene related to pharmacy practice will also be covered. In a lab setting students will practice filling prescriptions and develop communication skills associated with pharmacy. (Prereq: PHRM1040) (EP) 5 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares the student for entering the Pharmacy Technician career field and provides information on career opportunities. Students will apply skills, knowledge and abilities acquired in the classroom in a practical work-based community pharmacy training environment. (Prereq: PHRM1000, PHRM1010, PHRM1020 and PHRM1040. Recommended concurrent enrollment in PHRM1055 and PHRM1060) (EP) 3 cr
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3.00 Credits
This course continues to prepares the student for entering the Pharmacy Technician career field and provides information on career opportunities. Students will continue to apply skills, knowledge and abilities acquired in the classroom in a practical work-based training environment. (Prereq: Recommended: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PHRM1055, PHRM1060, and PHRM1080) (EP) 3 cr
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4.00 Credits
This course covers topics that range from general chemistry, organic chemistry to medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Students will learn the basics of chemistry and how that knowledge is applied to the development of new drug entities. The history and folklore of drug products will be explored and how that can be applied to the discovery of new drugs. Students will learn about new developments in chemistry that permit researchers to develop compounds that are more closely related to those that occur in nature. Drug interactions will be explored and how and why they may be expected to happen. In the laboratory students will demonstrate hands-on experience of some of the principles of chemistry. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921 and Qualifying score on math assessment test OR MATH1050 or MATH1060) (BP/EP) 4 cr
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2.00 Credits
Physics is the study of the way the universe works. This course is for those interested in learning more about the physical world around them and why things behave the way they do. Conceptual understanding of the subject will be emphasized. The topics covered include motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity and magnetism. The course may also include a study of waves, sound, light, and/or atomic structure. Classroom activities will include lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. (Prereq: None) (BP/EP) 2 cr
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3.00 Credits
Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them. Fundamental principles of physics provide the basis upon which much of modern technology operates. In this course students will investigate the fundamental principles of physics with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Students will gain knowledge of natural processes and their applications. Topics include the structure of matter, mechanics, heat, light, electricity, and magnetism. (Prereq: Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0901) (BP/EP) 3 cr MnTC Goal Area 2 & 3
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