COURSE NAME:  CRT HCA118 Pharmacy Technician & Math

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the basic principles and essential concept of pharmacy formula, calculations, and measurements.  Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) explain the mathematics diagnostic evaluation including fractions and decimals, ratios, percentages, simple equations, ratio-proportion, 2) understand the measurement systems, drug orders, and drug labels, 3) discuss the drug dosage calculations, including oral dosage of drugs and recognition of solutions, and 4) describe advanced drug measurements including intravenous solutions, equipment, body surface area, and advanced pediatric calculations.    

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.