PHM 101 - Introduction to Pharmacy

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of and introduction to pharmacy and the role in providing patient care services.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Corequisite(s): Take PHM 110, PHM 112 and PHM 114.

Course Topics:

Pharmacy and Health Care
The Pharmacy Technician
Drug Regulation and Control
Medical and Pharmaceutical Terminology
Prescriptions
Routes and Formulations
Common Pharmacy References and Drug Information Resources
Inventory Management
Pharmacy Practice Settings

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Basic 4-function calculator
Pen with black or blue ink

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the evolution of pharmacy practice.
Summarize the overall aspects of the pharmacy technician job and the general role of the pharmacy technician in relation to the pharmacist in various pharmacy settings.
Describe the key legislative acts governing pharmacy practice.
Distinguish between the different dosage formulations and routes of administration used in various pharmacy settings.
Distinguish between medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
Distinguish between common pharmacy references and drug information resources.
Describe inventory management and financial issues with regard to community and institutional pharmacy.
Differentiate between the various pharmacy practice settings.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021