Pharmacy Calculations 2 (PHAR 1203)
This course emphasizes calculations required to accurately fill prescriptions and prepare pharmaceutical products in a hospital setting. Alligation, volume of displacement, flow rates, infusion time and parenteral nutrition are included. Calculations using nomograms and pertaining to pediatric and chemotherapy dosing 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 1203
Credits: 1.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 15.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
PHAR 1103. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
PHAR 1203 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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60319 | May 12, 2025 to August 8, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Vo, Jennifer |
61789 | May 12, 2025 to August 8, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Vo, Jennifer |
Additional Information
- 1. Quantities and volumes for in-patient hospital orders
- 2. Alligation
- 3. Volume of displacement
- 4. Flow rates
- 5. Infusion time
- 6. Parenteral Nutrition
- 7. Nomograms & Body Surface Area (BSA)
- 8. Quantities and volumes for compounded sterile products
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† 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.