PHTC 101 - Pharmacy Calculations

Addresses the need for accuracy in calculations that is essential to safe pharmaceutical practice. This course will help broaden a student’s knowledge in pharmacy calculations; thus, allowing them to aid pharmacists. The student will master accurate dispensing, pricing, systems of measure, introduction to compounding, and parenteral products as they apply in pharmacy. Study focus is on core components and the foundation of what every pharmacy technician needs to know to ensure safe medication administration. Mathematical skills used for critical thinking and therapeutic communication in community-based health care system are included. Prerequisite(s): None.
(PCS 1.2, 4 credit hours - 4 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)