Credits: 5 (semester) 1 period

Semesters: 1 @ 1 period

Requirements: Must be16 by September 1 or a Jr.

Course Description: This introductory course establishes a foundation for students interested in careers in pharmacology. The course provides students with the skills needed for reading and transcribing doctors’ orders, preparing dosages, performing pharmaceutical calculations and maintaining inventory control. Customer service skills will also be addressed. Students will also learn medical and pharmaceutical terminology.

Competencies
*Perform correct measurements in pharmaceutical calculations
*Interpret & properly express metric, apothecary & household notations
*Review anatomy and physiology of all body systems
*Identify commonly used drugs for each body system
*Interpret pharmaceutical dosage forms
*Identify commonly used drug abbreviations
*Compare trade and generic names
*Demonstrate proper record keeping used in pharmacy
*Explain pharmacy law
*Understand employer expectations for retaining a job
*Develop job acquisition skills
*Identify career opportunities and requirements
*Understand occupational & personal safety
*Demonstrate CPR