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CCOG for CEU 941Q Spring 2024

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Course Number:
CEU 941Q
Course Title:
Pharmacy Technician I
Credit Hours:
8
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Learn Practice of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Law, Regulations, Standards, basic pharmacology, therapeutic drug classes, body systems, common conditions, diseases, related medical terminology, generic /brand drug names, common dosage forms, routes of administration. Lessons supported by weekly lab activities.

Intended Outcomes for the course

1.    Demonstrate familiarity with commonly used drugs, classes, mechanisms of actions and therapeutic uses.
2.    Demonstrate understanding of Healthcare occupations and the healthcare delivery system.
3.    Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science, law and theory relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role.
4.    Demonstrate familiarity with the importance of certification, certification