Advanced Pharmacology
Course Code | PHAR-219 |
Lecture hours per week | 3 |
Lab hours per week | |
Course Availability: | Open |
Description: | This advanced course will present the Pharmacy Technician students with a continuation of theoretical knowledge of pharmacology with focus on hospital dispensing. This will include the incorporation of anatomy and physiology to common significant medical conditions and the continued use of auxiliary labels. Discussion of Health Canada prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, natural health products and diagnostic and monitoring devices will be linked to medical conditions. Application of the knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics will be linked to ensure accurate dispensing practice in alignment with patient profiles for optimal safe patient outcomes and referral practices. |