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Oct 13, 2024
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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PHM 112 - Pharmacy Math Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 2
Description: This course provides a study of mathematical manipulation and measurement systems as allied to pharmacy.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 100 with a minimum grade of C. Course Topics:
- Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
- Conversions between Roman numerals and Arabic numbers.
- Ration and proportion.
- Conversions between metric, household, and apothecary systems.
- Conversion between standard time and military (universal) time.
- Conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
- Interpretation of medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology.
- Identification of prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
- Identification and verification of DEA numbers.
- Controlled substance recognition and classification.
- Recognition of medication reference materials.
- Conversion between the dosage order to the desired dose, and the amount to be dispensed of a drug.
- Calculation of estimated day’s supply.
- Reconstitution calculations of powdered medications.
- Percentages of solutions, dilutions, and solids.
- IV flow rates and infusion time.
- Medication dilutions from a concentrate using allegation method.
- Calculations of insulin dosages.
- Conversion between patient weights in pounds to kilograms.
- Pediatric dosage calculations using various formulas.
- Dosage calculations based on weight and body surface area.
- Calculations of compounded formula’s.
- Basic operational calculations
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website 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:
- Calculate basic mathematical functions.
- Apply rations, proportion, and percent’s in problem calculations.
- Interpret prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
- Calculate the amount of medication to be administered to a patient.
- Calculate administration of oral and parenteral medications.
- Demonstrate dose specific calculations for special populations based on body weight and patient age.
- Calculate basic day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2023-2024
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