Introduction to Pharmacy (PHR 1100)

Term: 2021 Spring Semester

Faculty

Jennifer MajeskeShow MyInfo popup for Jennifer Majeske

Email address is hidden, click here to email

Instructor MAC Workforce DevShow MyInfo popup for Instructor MAC Workforce Dev

Email address is hidden, click here to email

Description

Prerequisites: GED or high school diploma and one of the following: (1) minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading, 250 on the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading, or (2) a minimum ACT reading score of 16, or Accuplacer Next Generation reading score of 240, AND a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average, or (3) ENG1330 with a minimum grade of C. Must be 18 years of age by the first day of class. Must have basic computer and internet skills and have access to high-speed internet. MAC offers on-campus computer access.
Introduces students to the history of pharmacy from ancient times to today and to the general aspects of the pharmacy technician job. Students are taught the information, techniques and procedures needed to assist the pharmacist in delivery of pharmaceutical products and services. Students also learn to differentiate between the roles of the pharmacist and are provided with a working knowledge of most aspects of pharmacy in community and institutional practice settings.