PTEC 108: Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course that continues with the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. The course offers direct contact with a pharmacist and the opportunity to collaborate and illustrate scope of practice. Upon completion, students will 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
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 13 |
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| Total Hours | 150 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 150 |
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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; and
- document actions in an appropriate manner.
Grading Table
Nursing Unit Clerk and Pharmacy Technician
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