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Pharmacy Technology<br />

For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292<br />

PHT 150 Basic Science Concepts for Pharmacy Technology<br />

2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)<br />

An introductory course to provide appropriate background and/or refresher for students enrolled in the PHT program.<br />

Includes basic concepts of chemistry (general, organic, biochemistry) with elements of biology/physiology.<br />

Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.<br />

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY<br />

PHT 170 Introduction to Pharmacy Technology<br />

2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)<br />

An overview of the history, structure, operation, and function of the pharmacy and the roles of the pharmacist and<br />

pharmacy support personnel. Includes medical terminology emphasizing common medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes;<br />

pharmaceutical abbreviations; dosage forms; and routes of administration. Also includes information and reference<br />

resources, an introduction to third-party payment systems, HMOs, Medicare, and Medicaid. Additionally, students will<br />

discuss contemporary issues including legal and ethical aspects and future concepts in pharmacy.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.<br />

PHT 171IN Pharmaceutical Calculations<br />

4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)<br />

Mathematical computations needed in the practice of pharmacy technology. Includes fundamentals of mathematical<br />

calculations, units and measures for the calculation of drug dosages, and interpretation of the prescription or medication<br />

order. Also includes calculation of drug dosages, reducing and enlarging formulas, percentage preparations, dilution and<br />

concentration, isotonic solutions and electrolyte solutions.<br />

Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment and MAT 092.<br />

Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.<br />

PHT 172 Drug Therapy I<br />

4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)<br />

Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNS), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and<br />

pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS,<br />

therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and<br />

physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and<br />

characteristics of autonomic drugs.<br />

Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.<br />

PHT 174IN Pharmacy Operations<br />

3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)<br />

An integrated course combining lecture and laboratory exercise in practical, technical, and legal aspects of drug<br />

management; distribution (dispensing); and storage in outpatient (retail), inpatient (hospital), and nursing home settings.<br />

Includes pharmacy equipment and devices, materials, non-sterile dosage forms, and inventory control. Also includes small<br />

or large scale compounding, packaging and quality control; practical aspects of recordkeeping, and insurance issues<br />

relevant to the daily pharmacy operations.<br />

Prerequisite(s): PHT 171 or concurrent enrollment.<br />

Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.<br />

PHT 178IN Computer Application for Pharmacy<br />

3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)<br />

Basic concepts of computer operation. Includes the Internet, computer hardware and software, and professional pharmacy<br />

applications in retail and hospital pharmacy.<br />

Prerequisite(s): PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.<br />

Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring.<br />

PHT 180IN Sterile Products<br />

4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)<br />

Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products. Includes history<br />

of sterile products and parenteral therapy, characteristics of sterile products, principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy,<br />

basics of microbiology, antiseptics and sterilization, and sterile products calculations. Also includes introduction to IV labels<br />

and profile systems, aseptic techniques, total parenteral nutrition, incompatibilities, quality control, and specialized sterile<br />

products.<br />

Prerequisite(s): PHT 171 or concurrent enrollment.<br />

Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.<br />

Offered: Fall, Spring.<br />

<strong>Pima</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2011/2012 523

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