| pharmacutical | Second Year | A study of the physicochemical aspects of liquid dosage forms, both aqueous and non-aqueous, with emphasis on the technology and pharmaceutical rationale fundamental to their design and development. <br> This course is a continuation of the study of dosage forms and pharmaceutical products with emphasis on solid and semi-solid systems. Dispensing techniques, physical and chemical incompatibilities, drug product evaluation, and aspects of drug product stability are studied in the laboratory. Lecture three hours per week, and laboratory three hours per week. |
| pharmacutical terminology | First Year | The study of medical terminology introduces students to the language of medicine. Students will <br>gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and <br>medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Utilizing a systems-approach, the student will <br>define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, <br>diagnosis, clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common <br>abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted. |
| Pharmacy Law & Ethics | Fifth Year | his course will provide students with information and skills in the areas of communication and pharmacy law. Students will be provided resources aimed at improving and utilizing communication skills in diverse pharmacy practice settings. The course will also cover the study of law, regulations and court decisions on federal, state, and local levels and the ethical considerations which control and influence pharmacy practice. Professional ethics will be covered in this course. Lecture two hours per week |
| Pharmacy Practice2 | Fifth Year | Emphasis is placed on the role of the pharmacist in medication dispensing and patient care. Pharmacist responsibilities involving patient profiles, medication monitoring, drug product selection and generic substitution are discussed. The importance of patient counseling is stressed. Emphasis is also placed on the Top 200 Drugs, compliance with Board of Pharmacy Regulations, labeling/auxiliary labeling of prescriptions, technical practice aspects and knowledge of current dosage delivery systems. This course will provide students with information and skills in the areas of IV therapy and physical assessment. Students will demonstrate competency in aseptic techniques, IV admixtures, sterile products, drug delivery systems, and drug therapy monitoring. Lecture three hours per week, and laboratory three hours per week. |