PTEC 107 Pharmacology I, is part one of a two-part course that introduces the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. This course offers direct contact with a pharmacist and opportunity to collaborate and illustrate scope of practice. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Students will learn the essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and patient safety. Medical terminology is presented in an independent study format that allows the learner to acquire medical language skills to prepare for working with other health care professionals.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program.
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 18 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 120 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- define terms and acronyms related to pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.
- identify commonly used drugs, their classifications, trade name, generic name and the treatment of common medical conditions.
- recognize factors that influence the effects of drugs including strengths and dosage forms.
- understand side effects, drug interactions and appropriate auxiliary label usage.
- apply critical thinking and problem solving to medication adherence and patient care.
- collaborate with the pharmacist, health care providers, and patients to deliver and promote patient care.
- document actions in an appropriate manner.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.