Course Grading:

Grading Breakdown:

A minimum of 750 points is required to achieve the minimum passing grade of 75% (i.e., “C”), which must be earned to pass the course.

Total Grade out of 1000 possible points: 

Orientation Quiz:

The orientation quiz over the syllabus and orientation material will be submitted to the instructor through Blackboard. The orientation quiz is due by 11:59PM on the due date listed on the syllabus course calendar.

Major Exams:

There will be 3 major exams that will be given during the semester.  Please see course schedule for dates of the exams.

The exams will assess understanding of the lecture modules. The exams will also include drugs from the top #200 drugs list (provided in class and located on BlackBoard). Each exam will test mainly over the new drugs on and be comprehensive over previous drugs (can include any of previous drugs). For example: Exam #2 includes mainly drugs from #61-90 and can also include any of the previous drugs from #1-60.

You will need to match: 

• Brand name(s) with generic name of the medication
• Use(s) to the name (either brand or generic)
• Classification to the name (either brand or generic)

Exams must be taken ON or before their due dates.

One mid-term lecture exam and one lecture comprehensive final exam will be given over lecture materials (class notes, required readings, lectures, etc.). The midterm and final exams will be taken on or before their due dates listed in the course schedule.

All exams will be taken through Respondus Lockdown Browser with monitor. Please be sure you have this downloaded on your computer. There is a practice exam to ensure this is done correctly for set up.  Please see the PHRA Uniform Exam Policy below for the department exam policy.

Pharmacology For Technicians SEVENTH EDITION, by Kevin Hope & Skye McKennon (Paradigm textbooks)

• This textbook can be purchased online through the ACC bookstore, Amazon, or direct from the publisher. 

All due dates for for assignments, projects, and exams will be released on the first day of class on Blackboard.

Course Level Outcomes (CLO) & Learning Objectives:

1. Identify classifications of drug products: Rx only (non-controlled vs CII-CV), SLCPs, OTC drugs, supplements, & homeopathy.
2. Describe the basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination) that affect dosage form selection, routes of administration, and influence drug effects and adherence
3. Define basic physiological and biological terms in relation to diseases and therapies.
4. Identify the use/indications of prescription and nonprescription drugs commonly used to treat diseases including: a. Integumentary System
   1. Musculoskeletal System
   2. Nervous System
   3. Sensory System
   4. Cardiovascular System
   5. Respiratory System
   6. Gastrointestinal System 
   7. Endocrine System
   8. Reproductive System
   9. Renal System
   10. Immune System 
   11. Anesthesia & Pain 
   12. Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drug Handling
   13. Nutrition & Electrolytes
   14. OTC drugs, Supplements, & Homeopathy
5. Identify brand names(s), generic names, and drug classification of commonly used drugs
6. Identify common and life-threatening drug side effects, interactions, and contraindications (e.g., drug-disease, drug-drug, drug-dietary supplement, drug-laboratory, drug-nutrient)
7. Identify common strengths/dose, dosage forms, routes of administration, special handling and administration instructions, and duration of drug therapy
8. Identify common and severe medication side effects, adverse effects, and allergies
9. Identify important drug storage and drug stability considerations for common drugs (e.g., oral suspensions, insulin, reconstitutables, injectables, vaccinations) including storage temperature ranges, light sensitivity, & restricted access
10. Identify common narrow therapeutic index (NTI) medications & medications that require a REMS program and describe why they require additional safety measures