Pharmacology for Pharmacy Techs (PHR 1200)

Term: 2018 Spring Semester

Faculty

Jennifer MajeskeShow MyInfo popup for Jennifer Majeske

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Instructor MAC Workforce DevShow MyInfo popup for Instructor MAC Workforce Dev

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Description

Prerequisites: GED or high school diploma and at least 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.
Designed to introduce pharmacy technician students to the general principles of pharmacology. Drugs are discussed by drug classes, side effects, mechanism of action, disease type and body systems. Provides students with sufficient background information to recognize and avoid errors. Emphasis is given to the top 200 prescribed drugs, though many more drugs will be discussed.