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  • NS 220: Advanced Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits The student will be able to accurately describe all major drug classifications. Identify commonly used medications in each classification. Identify commonly used medications in each classification. Successfully calculate dosages based upon calculations appropriate for children adults and the elderly by achieving 80% correct responses to test. Develop nursing strategies for patients receiving drugs in each classification. List the relevant assessment factors in maintaining nutrient fluid and electrolyte balance. Describe drug dependence and identify major drug abuse and the assessment variables. PREREQUISITE: Certificate College Credit Bearing L.P.N. Nursing Program NCLEX LPN licensure NYS - NLN RN PNG 60% ATI 70% overall; 45% subsets New York State Certificate for Infection Control COREQUISITE: NS-220, LA-255
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  • NS 260: Nursing Trends And Professional Development

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits This course will discuss the role and responsibilities of Maternal Nursing accrediting bodies, the New York State Board for Nursing and the New York State Education Department as they relate to the licensing of professional nurses, nursing education and the regulation of the nursing practice. Additionally, issues relevant to contemporary nursing practice, nursing education and individual responsibility in professional nursing practice will be examined PREREQUISITE: NS-202, NS-208, EN-110 COREQUISITE: NS-203, NS-210
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  • PS 101: Introduction to Fire Science

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits An introduction to the historical and scientific background of the fire protection services in America. Topics include fire service terminology; duties and responsibilities of firefighters; an introduction to fire service equipment, its uses, organization, and functions; and the responsibilities of fire service agencies in government agencies and the private sector. Employment and promotional opportunities will be addressed. The course will provide preparation for the FDNY written, open, competitive examination. PREREQUISITES: NONE
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  • PS 105: Introduction to Disaster Management

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits This course is an introduction to the theories, principles, and practices of disaster management with emphases on the roles and functions of key governmental agencies at the state, local and federal levels in natural and unnatural disasters. Topics will include emergency planning and preparedness, mitigation, disaster management in the private sector, response and recovery, and interagency cooperation. Relevant case studies and legal issues will be examined. PREREQUISITES: NONE
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  • PS 210: Event Risk Management And Safety

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits This course is a comprehensive examination of managing event risk and liability. Through the use of theoretical and practical procedures and scenarios, students will learn how to recognize, manage and limit risk in various small, medium and large event venues. In addition to evaluating risk, students will become familiar with the coordination of governmental and private resources to address such issues as overall security and safety, alcohol and drugs, medical facilities, fire safety, availability and quality of food and water resources, bathroom facilities, and the specific issues of indoor v outdoor events.
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  • PT 101: Pharmacy Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits The course highlights the practice and role delineation of the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Also included are an overview of pharmacy law, pharmacy math, pharmaceutical operations and pharmacology. The course also simulates daily activities in the pharmaceutical practice settings. Topics include: order entry processes, medication distribution systems, inventory, prescription processing, billing, repackaging, floor stock and controlled substance distribution, pharmaceutical computer systems, utilization of drug information resources, and proper communication techniques. PREREQUISITE: None
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  • PT 125: Pharmacy Practice I

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits This course discusses the medication distribution systems utilized in retail and hospital pharmacy, including processing of individual prescriptions, floor stock distribution, unit dose systems, and IV admixture. Topics discussed include hazardous waste handling, infection control, principles of quality assurance, and equipment use and maintenance. Exercises in packaging, unit dose functions, aseptic compounding, parental admixture, and use of computer database systems will be performed in the laboratory. Course will also review the laws affecting the pharmacy practice. Course highlights include the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Federal and State Controlled Substance Acts. PREREQUISITE: HC-126, PT-101
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  • PT 150: Pharmaceutical Calculations For Pharmacy Technicians

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits The student learns the basic terminology, abbreviations and units needed to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems are an essential component of this course. Conversion between the systems, application of formulas, calculations of fractional dosages, and methods of calculating dosages from all drug forms are all addressed. Review of calculations dealing with ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas, and dilution and concentration problems. Interpretation of prescriptions and orders and subsequent calculation of appropriate doses are discussed. PREREQUISITE: MA-127; Majors only
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  • PT 208: Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation

    4.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    4 credits This comprehensive course provides an understanding of the overall contemporary state of the technologies associated with the preparation of sterile drug dosage forms. The emphasis will be oriented toward techniques of most current interest, the associated regulatory requirements in general, and quality control/ process validation in particular. This course continues the development of student knowledge and skills in preparing medication, processing glassware, and maintaining an aseptic environment. It also entails an introduction to sterile products, hand washing techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, references, safety techniques, aseptic techniques in parenteral compounding, proper use of equipment (autoinjectors, pumps), preparation of sterile products (intravenous, irrigation, ophthalmic, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy drugs), and safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. PREREQUISITE: MA-127, PT-125
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  • PT 225: Pharmacy Practice II

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe University

    3 credits This course presents the advanced concepts and principles needed in the pharmacy technology field. Topics include: disease states, treatment modalities, pharmaceutical side effects and drug interactions, controlled substances, physician orders, patient profiles, pharmacy data systems, job readiness, and legal requirements. This advance course in pharmacy practice includes the technician's role in drug distribution in community, home health care, nursing home, and alternative practice settings. Pharmacy Practice II focuses on oral and topical dosage forms including handling, preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution. The course also addresses long-term care pharmacy, home health care, home infusion pharmacy, managed care pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, hospice pharmacy, and federal pharmacy, along with the roles of the pharmacy technician in these various settings. PREREQUISITE: PT-125
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