6 courses with the subject PHAR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHAR 1100Intro to Pharmaceuticals-LEC/LAB2
Catalog Description This class will provide general information on the use and side effects of the top 100 medications used in the pharmaceutical industry within specified classifications. Students will review drug trade names and generic names as well as drug classifications and routes of administration. Drug classifications include anti-infectives, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hormonal, narcotic, neurological, psychiatric, renal, and respiratory. Routes of administration topics include topical, ophthalmic, otic, and oral agents.
Catalog Description This class will introduce the student to medication laws, standards, and regulations affecting pharmacy technicians. Quality assurance and quality control will be examined as well as professional behaviors needed to become a successful pharmacy technician. The in-depth role of a pharmacy technician will be explored. Diversity and healthcare confidentiality will be explored in detail.
Catalog Description This lab will introduce the student to hands-on experience in the production of pharmaceutical products. Medication preparation, labeling, product storage, providing supplemental patient information, and quality assurance will be demonstrated and mastered. Throughout this course, students will gain an appreciation for the value of technician certification and active involvement in professional organizations.
Catalog Description This course builds upon the basic medication information learned in PHAR 1100 . It will provide students in-depth information on the therapeutic use and side effects of prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and alternative therapies. For each medication studied, students will learn the brand and generic name, standard pronunciation, dosage forms, and routes of administration. Therapeutic areas covered include cardiac agents, muscle relaxants, narcotic analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, immunizations, and neoplastic agents. Professional communication, customer service skills, safety, and medication error prevention will be explored and practiced.
PHAR 2130Pharmacy Administration and Medical Billing LAB2
Catalog Description The administrative lab outlines the role of medical insurance and pharmacy billing within the pharmacy industry. Students demonstrate the use of current technology to carry out administrative pharmacy tasks. Medication dispensing and over-the-counter compliance in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations is outlined and practiced in simulated scenarios. Students practice interpreting prescriptions by learning common pharmacy terms and abbreviations.
Catalog Description Students practice skills developed throughout the certificate program in an environment that employs pharmacy technicians. The first internship rotation will provide infusion services whereas the second rotation will be within a community or outpatient pharmacy that does not offer infusion services. Performance of all activities performed by a pharmacy technician at the specific site will be evaluated by the site supervisor.
