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
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.