PHT 105
ORIENTATION TO PHARMACY
4 CR. (3L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Admission to the PHT program. Focuses on a general overview of pharmaceutical care in the scheme of health care and the role of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician in its delivery. Introduces pharmacy practice, standards of practice, certification, pharmacy associations and opportunities available to the pharmacy technician. Includes surveying laws, regulations and standards at the Federal and State level as they govern the practice of pharmacy. Discussion includes legal and ethical responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. Emphasizes pharmacy terminology, symbols and abbreviations. Professionalism and communication skills stressing interactions with patients and health care professionals are discussed.
PHT 207
DRUG CLASSIFICATION
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: Admission to the PHT program. Emphasizes the drug classes, such as over-the-counter vs. prescription drugs, scheduled drugs, and the laws pertaining to each. Includes the drug development process, the different pregnancy classifications and the degree of potential harm for each class, and the commonly used drugs that can be addictive, abused and potentially lethal. Examines dosage forms, routes of administration, selection and recommendation of OTC drugs and natural products, and memorize trade and generic names.
PHT 235
PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS AND COMPOUNDING TECHNIQUES
4 CR. (4L)
PRQ: Admission to the PHT program. Develops the skills necessary for performing calculations in pharmacy practice and the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products. Includes a review of basic mathematical skills. Enables the student to solve problems involving calculations pertinent to the preparations of pharmaceuticals. These skills are put to practical use in the compounding portion of this course. Preparation of sterile products, parenteral admixtures, TPN solutions and chemotherapeutics, using proper aseptic techniques is taught. The safe handling of antineoplastics and other hazardous drug products, as well as special drug storage requirements is learned. Emphasizes the importance of accuracy, quality and infection control. Use and maintenance of equipment such as Laminar Flow Hoods, autoinjectors and pumps is discussed.