PHAR115 Pharmacy Calculations 2 credits
Prerequisite(s): ( MTH65 )
This course reviews basic mathematics and includes the application of math concepts in the performance of certain pharmacy technician duties (and other health-care provider duties). It covers systems of weight, measure and temperature and the conversion from one system into another. The basics of retail accounting are introduced. Students develop the capabilities needed to calculate dosages, drug amount or volume, percent concentrations, milli-equivalents and intravenous infusion rates.
This course may be taken 1 time for credit.