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22 courses with the subject HLT, 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.

HLT 100First Aid and Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation2

Course ID 517387 Credits 2 Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This course is NOT intended to transfer. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 101Introduction to the Role of Pharmacy Technician3

Course ID 579034 Credits 3 Provides an overview of pharmacy practice, drug classifications and generic substitutions, and the role and responsibility of a pharmacy technician professional. Focuses on the essentials required for excelling in the pharmacy technician role. Lecture: 3 hours 3 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 105Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation1

Course ID 134822 Credits 1 Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total: 1 hour per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 106First Aid and Safety2

Credits 2 Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 110Personal and Community Health3

Course ID 134824 Credits 3 Studies concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level. Lecture 3 hours per week Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 115Introduction to Personal and Community Health1

Course ID 547501 Credits 1 Introduces and focuses on the principles of personal and community health. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 121Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment3

Credits 3 Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 130Nutrition and Diet Therapy1

Course ID 539643 Credits 1 Introduces the basic principles of good nutrition. Studies nutrients, their sources and functions, basic requirements for individuals. Includes a brief introduction to diet therapy. This course is not intended to transfer. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 135Child Health and Nutrition3

Course ID 134827 Credits 3 Focuses on the physical needs of the preschool child and the methods by which these are met. Emphasizes health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases, and safety as related to health, growth, and development. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 140Orientation to Health Related Professions2

Course ID 134828 Credits 2 Explores the interrelated roles and functions of various members of the health team. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 141Introduction to Medical Terminology2

Course ID 134829 Credits 2 Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. This course is not intended to transfer. Lecture 2 hours per week. Total: 2 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 145Ethics for Health Care Personnel2

Course ID 552095 Credits 2 Focuses on ethical concepts of health care. Emphasizes confidentiality, maintaining patient records, personal appearance, professionalism with patients/clients, associates, and an awareness of health care facilities. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 190Coordinated Internship4

Course ID 579035 Credits 4 Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Variable clinical hours

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 195Introduction to Pharmacy Tech3

Course ID 134835 Credits 3 Introduces the role of the pharmacy technician in various pharmacy settings, the Federal and State laws governing practice of pharmacy, therapeutic communication skills and the ethics, morals and values of the profession. In addition, routes of medication administration, commonly used abbreviation, systems of measurement, dosage calculations and the sterile and non-sterile compounding are introduced. This course is not intended to transfer. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program.
HLT 230Principles of Nutrition3

Course ID 134843 Credits 3 Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual. Lecture 3 hours per week Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 250General Pharmacology3

Course ID 134844 Credits 3 Emphasizes general pharmacology for health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages. This course is NOT intended to transfer. Lecture 2 hours per week. Total: 2 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 261Basic Pharmacy I3

Course ID 555886 Credits 3 Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications. This course is NOT intended to transfer. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 262Basic Pharmacy II3

Course ID 555887 Credits 3 Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 263Basic Pharmacy I Lab1

Course ID 555889 Credits 1 Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 261 . Should be taken concurrently with HLT 261 , in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 264Basic Pharmacy II Lab1

Course ID 555890 Credits 1 Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 262 . Should be taken concurrently with HLT 262 , in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. This course is NOT intended to transfer. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 290Coordinated Internship5

Course ID 134845 Credits 5 Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Clinical 15 hours per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
HLT 295Pharmacy Technician Capstone2

Course ID 134846 Credits 2 Focuses on the profession of Pharmacy Technology, preparation for certification and employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Subject
HLT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu

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