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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the practice of pharmacy in the institutional and community pharmacies with emphasis on the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. Topics include prescription orders (interpretation and dispensing), legal and ethical aspects of support personnel, an overview of the healthcare system, utilization of research materials and computers, and drug distribution and control. F, Su 1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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3.00 Credits
A review of numbers, fractions, decimals and percentage with an introduction of calculations used in pharmacy practice. An emphasis will be placed on accuracy and the calculations involving alligation, ratio, fl ow rates, dilutions, proportions, and enlarging or reducing formulae, and dosage calculations. The student will learn household, Apothecary and metric equivalents and how to interpret and calculate dosages from prescriptions and physician orders. F, Su 2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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3.00 Credits
This course discusses the general therapeutic classes of drugs and their interactions with the body. It will include common principles of pharmacology, major side effects of various drugs, nutritional products, blood modifi ers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular, respiratory drugs and gastro-intestinal agents. It will also include drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, muscle relaxants, anti-epileptic agents, analgesics, antiinfl ammatory agents and anti-infective drugs. (Pre/corequisite: PHAR 1000) F, S 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
A study of novel and common pharmaceutical dosage forms and delivery systems as well as applications of pharmacy automation. The student will learn how to prepackage medications. Other topics include over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, and poisons/antidotes. (Pre/corequisite: PHAR 1000) F, S 3 hours lecture
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2.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the fundamentals of the preparation of sterile dosage formulas. Topics include routes of drug administration, dosage form design, good manufacturing practices, injections, and sterile fl uids. Lab exercises are designed to provide skill in compounding techniques, preparing solutions and using aseptic techniques with appropriate labeling and documentation. (Pre/corequisite: PHAR 1020/1021) F, S 1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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2.00 Credits
Discusses health and safety regulations, the welfare of pharmacy services recipients, state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution, pharmacy code of ethics, professional conduct related to pharmacy technicians and their activities, and the Pharmacy Practice Act and effective communications with patients, co-workers and other personnel. F, S, Su 2 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
A work-study experience providing practical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital and/or other health care institutional pharmacy practice. Emphasis will include reading and transcribing physician's orders, drug dispensing systems, purchasing and inventory control, use of reference materials, fi lling unit dose charts and preparing sterile injections. Experience with computers, aseptic technique, and safety practices will also be included. (Prerequisites: PHAR 1000, PHAR 1010/1011, PHAR 1020/1021, PHAR 1030, PHAR 1050, PHAR 1060/1061. Pre/corequisite: PHAR 1070 and consent of the program director.) S, Su 9 hours practicum
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3.00 Credits
This work-study course includes experience in a retail-community pharmacy with prescription and non-prescription products, their compositions and indications, distribution and control. Students will perform normal clerical and technicianlevel responsibilities under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This experience will also include use of computers, customer contact and practice with billing and insurance forms. (Prerequisites: PHAR 1000, PHAR 1010, PHAR 1020/1021, PHAR 1030, PHAR 1050, PHAR 1060/61. Pre/corequisite: PHAR 1070 and consent of the program director.) S, Su 9 hours practicum
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Special projects relating to current topics and special research on pharmacy topics. The topics may vary and the course may be repeated with approval of the program director. (Prerequisites: director's approval)
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1.00 Credits
A physical fi tness program incorporating traditional exercises, circuit training, and aerobics to improve the physical state and promote lifetime fi tness. (Activity Course) F, S, Su 1 hour lecture / 1 hour laboratory
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