PHRM 1115 Pharmacology for Technicians I

PHRM 1115: Pharmacology for Technicians I

Description

Principles of Pharmacology. Drugs are discussed in the context of drug classes, mechanics of action, disease types, and body systems. The goal is to provide pharmacy technicians with sufficient background information so that they will be able to play a key role in avoiding dispensing errors. Although emphasis will be given to the approximately 200 most commonly prescribed drugs, many more drugs will be discussed during the semester.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. The basic concepts of pharmacology will be discussed in the context of disease types and drug classes used to treat these diseases. Many medications will be covered, but emphasis will be placed on learning the most common drugs, including the brand/generic names, side effects and therapeutic uses.

Learning Outcomes

1. Achieve expected course outcomes and a percentage score acceptable to the respective program.

2. Students should be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam following completion of their pharmacy technician courses.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 1

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None