Pharmacy Calculations 1 (PHAR 1103)
This course emphasizes the calculations required to accurately fill prescriptions and prepare pharmaceutical products in a community pharmacy. Systems of measure, conversions between systems, drug strengths, quantities and volumes required to fill prescriptions, prepare stock solutions and compound extemporaneous products are included.
This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
Course code: PHAR 1103
Credits: 1.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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PHAR 1103 schedule for programs:
- PHAR
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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41478 | January 20, 2025 to April 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Vo, Jennifer |
43086 | January 20, 2025 to April 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Vo, Jennifer |
Additional Information
- 1. Basic mathematical operations
- 2. Systems of measure
- 3. Conversions between systems of measure
- 4. Drug strength
- 5. Quantities required to fill prescriptions
- 6. Extemporaneous compounding
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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