PHM 110 Pharmacy Calculations For Technicians

This course is designed to teach the student the specific math skills required of the pharmacy technician. Students will review fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions with a relevant focus towards the Pharmacy. Dosage calculation, metric and apothecary systems of measurement, and calculations necessary for preparing pharmaceutical solutions and determining IV flow rates are a part of the curriculum. Required: Admission to the Pharmacy Technician program.

Credits

4

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Calculate required dosage. Calculate metric and apothecary systems of measurement. Calculate pharmaceutical solutions.