PTEC 122 Pharmacy Calculations

PTEC 122: Pharmacy Calculations covers the mathematical skills required in the practice of pharmacy. Students examine measurement systems, decimals, fractions, and ratio and proportion concepts. The metric system, in keeping with health care standards in Canada, is a main focus of the course. The interpretation of numerals, symbols and Latin abbreviations used in the pharmacy is a focus within all course assignments and exams. Exploration of dilution and concentration, percentage strength, and compounding calculations prepare students for hands on lab classes in dispensing, compounding and sterile product preparation. Emphasis is placed on completing all calculations with 100% accuracy in preparation for application and testing in the lab classes and practicum.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 1 courses.

Corequisite: PTEC 126 Pharmacology I PTEC 123 Professional Practice II

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Course Details
Total number of weeks11
Total Credits
Total Hours120
Typical hours per week breakdown

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. examine foundational mathematical concepts used in the pharmacy: decimals, percent, fractions, ratio and proportion;
  2. interpret common pharmaceutical numerals, symbols and Latin abbreviations as they relate to calculations needed in the pharmacy;
  3. evaluate and apply principles of measurement systems used in pharmacy practice: Apothecary, Metric and Imperial fluid system;
  4. interpret and apply common drug strength expressions used in the pharmacy needed for pharmacy calculations;
  5. explain calculations used for drug dosage and factors needed to determine drug dosage;
  6. determine accurate calculations need for sterile and non-sterile product preparation;
  7. perform all calculations in the pharmacy with emphasis on 100% accuracy.

Additional Assessment Notes: In Pharmacy Calculations, students must obtain a �B� to pass the course.

Grading Table

Nursing Unit Clerk and Pharmacy Technician

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