Maricopa Community Colleges  PHT107   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/12/88
PHT107 19886-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Metrology for Pharmacy Technicians
Principles of household, metric and apothecary measurements, medical symbols and abbreviations. Emphasizes drug dose unit calculations and drug pricing. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PHT107   19886-99999 Metrology for Pharmacy Technicians
1. Describe the differences between relative values of common fractions. (I)
2. Solve ratio and proportion problems using common fractions, decimals and percentage. (II)
3. Demonstrate proper handling and storage of weights and graduates. (III)
4. Differentiate between terms used in household, apothecary and metric systems of measurements. (IV)
5. Calculate the amount of pure drug needed for a specified percentage solution. (V)
6. Calculate number of dosage units needed for any number of doses ordered for a specified time. (VI)
7. Recite aloud and interpret specific written symbols and abbreviations commonly used in prescriptions. (VII)
8. Determine intravenous flow rate for one hour and calculate the supply needed for a specified time. (VIII)
9. Calculate selling price of a specified drug product. (IX)
10. Demonstrate cash register and change-making skills. (X)
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PHT107   19886-99999 Metrology for Pharmacy Technicians
    I. Fractions
        A. Types
        B. Conversions
      II. Ratio/Proportion
          A. Fractions
          B. Decimals
          C. Percentage
        III. Packaging Drug Products
            A. Weights
            B. Graduates
          IV. Systems of Measurements
              A. Household
              B. Apothecary
              C. Metric
            V. Solutions
                A. Terminology
                B. Percentage Strength
              VI. Drug Calculations
                  A. Oral
                  B. Injectable
                  C. Insulin
                  D. Miscellaneous
                VII. Abbreviations/Symbols
                    A. Prescriptions
                    B. Drugs
                  VIII. Intravenous Solutions
                      A. Flow Rate
                      B. Piggyback Medications
                    IX. Pricing
                        A. Drug Products
                        B. Procedures
                      X. Money Handling
                          A. Cash Register
                          B. Change-making
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