PTEC 216 Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course that covers the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students will be able to place common drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, trade and generic names, major drug interactions and storage considerations. Students will learn the essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and patient safety. Students will explore and practice assessing when a patient should be referred to a pharmacist, identify drug related problems and discuss appropriate monitoring parameters. Knowledge gained in this course will support the pharmacy technician within their scope of practice in a collaborative interprofessional health care team.
Prerequisites: PTEC 126 with a minimum grade of 80%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 10 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 12 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the classification, generic and brand names, indication, mechanism of action, adverse reactions, and important drug interactions for commonly prescribed drugs
- Recognize the dispensing, administration and storage requirements for commonly prescribed drugs and drug classes
- Explain factors that influence the effects of drugs including strengths, dosage forms, route of administration, and metabolism
- Describe the diagnostic tests, measurements, and monitoring devices that are used to monitor the effects of commonly prescribed drugs and drug classes
- Assess information gathered from a patient to identify drug related problems and refer patients to the pharmacist or other health care professional in a timely manner
- Apply the knowledge of drug classes, drug interchangeability, dosage forms, and monitoring devices to help the patient make informed health decisions within the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice
Teaching and Learning Approach
Drugs used to treat common conditions and illnesses will be introduced to the student through text book
readings, power point slides, online resources and instructor forums, using a body systems based approach. Unit
quizzes will evaluate the student's understanding of the core concepts of pharmacology including drug
classification, mechanism of action, indication, side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and
monitoring. Students will use class discussions and case study assignments to explore assessment of drug
related problems and opportunities for intra- and inter-professional collaboration and referral. A mid-term and
final exam will evaluate learning from all aspects of the course.Learning Resources
Required:
McKennon, S., Alvarez, S. & Danielson, J. (2021). Pharmacology for technicians (7th ed.). Minneapolis, MN:
Paradigm Education Solutions.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Autonomic and Central Nervous System
2. Psychiatric
3. Renal and Urinary
4. Midterm Exam
5. Cardiovascular
6. EndocrineAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Case Study Presentations | LO 1, 4, 5, 6 | 20% |
| Unit Quizzes | LO 1, 2, 3, 4 | 20% |
| Discussion Forums | LO 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Drug Information Assignment | LO 1, 2, 3 | 10% |
| Mid-term Exam | LO 1-6 | 20% |
| Final Exam | LO 1-7 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.