Prepares students to work as technicians in pharmacies under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Drug classification and indications; pharmacy laws, rules and regulations; storage, inventory, and record keeping of drugs; drug dose calculations and pharmacy math; basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescriptions.
This class requires use of Canvas with no required in-person meetings. Students will complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet-enabled device. This class is part of and is 17.5 weeks. For student support and other services, students can check . Required textbooks: The Pharmacy Technician, 7th Edition, Top Hat, ebook, Complete Math Review for the Pharmacy Technician, 5th Edition, by William A. Hopkins, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition, by James J. Mizner.
PREREQ: Intermediate algebra or higher COREQ: PHTC 102 Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188