PH5. 910 Pharmacy Math
Develops math skills needed to become a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting. Topics include: fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions in dosage calculation; changing within the household; metric and apothecary systems of measurement; calculations necessary for preparing pharmaceutical solutions and determining IV flow rates.
Prerequisite
Required: High school Diploma or GED
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Be able to proficiently calcuate a required dosage. Collaborate with others in solving problems. Use technology appropriately and efficiently.