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Pharmacy Technology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
PHT 150 Basic Science Concepts for Pharmacy Technology
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
An introductory course to provide appropriate background and/or refresher for students enrolled in the PHT program.
Includes basic concepts of chemistry (general, organic, biochemistry) with elements of biology/physiology.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
PHT 170 Introduction to Pharmacy Technology
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
An overview of the history, structure, operation, and function of the pharmacy and the roles of the pharmacist and
pharmacy support personnel. Includes medical terminology emphasizing common medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes;
pharmaceutical abbreviations; dosage forms; and routes of administration. Also includes information and reference
resources, an introduction to third-party payment systems, HMOs, Medicare, and Medicaid. Additionally, students will
discuss contemporary issues including legal and ethical aspects and future concepts in pharmacy.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHT 171IN Pharmaceutical Calculations
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Mathematical computations needed in the practice of pharmacy technology. Includes fundamentals of mathematical
calculations, units and measures for the calculation of drug dosages, and interpretation of the prescription or medication
order. Also includes calculation of drug dosages, reducing and enlarging formulas, percentage preparations, dilution and
concentration, isotonic solutions and electrolyte solutions.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment and MAT 092.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHT 172 Drug Therapy I
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNS), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and
pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS,
therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and
physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and
characteristics of autonomic drugs.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHT 174IN Pharmacy Operations
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
An integrated course combining lecture and laboratory exercise in practical, technical, and legal aspects of drug
management; distribution (dispensing); and storage in outpatient (retail), inpatient (hospital), and nursing home settings.
Includes pharmacy equipment and devices, materials, non-sterile dosage forms, and inventory control. Also includes small
or large scale compounding, packaging and quality control; practical aspects of recordkeeping, and insurance issues
relevant to the daily pharmacy operations.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 171 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHT 178IN Computer Application for Pharmacy
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Basic concepts of computer operation. Includes the Internet, computer hardware and software, and professional pharmacy
applications in retail and hospital pharmacy.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PHT 180IN Sterile Products
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products. Includes history
of sterile products and parenteral therapy, characteristics of sterile products, principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy,
basics of microbiology, antiseptics and sterilization, and sterile products calculations. Also includes introduction to IV labels
and profile systems, aseptic techniques, total parenteral nutrition, incompatibilities, quality control, and specialized sterile
products.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 171 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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