Catalog Info
Title when registering
Pharmacology I for Pharm Tech
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
The first of a two-course sequence in pharmacology for pharmacy technicians. Examines general pharmacological concepts, principals, actions, side effects, dosage forms, and route of administration. Covers concepts in drug development, medication errors, and drug usage. Focuses on pharmacodynamics, autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, and cardiovascular system. In addition, special emphasis is paid to drug effects upon the nervous system.
Pre-requisites
Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.