A course in anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the anatomical areas most affected by drugs. All anatomical systems will be discussed. Medical terminology will be oriented toward the needs of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy setting.  

PHAR 1010 / 1011 Pharmacy Technician Practice and Lab ............2 credits

This course is an introduces the student to the practice of pharmacy in the institutional and community pharmacies with emphasis on the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. Topics include prescription orders (interpretation and dispensing), legal and ethical aspects of support personnel, an overview of the healthcare system, utilization of research materials and computers, and drug distribution and control. 1 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

PHAR 1020/1021 Pharmacy Calculations and Lab..................3 credits

A review of numbers, fractions, decimals and percentage with an introduction of calculations used in pharmacy practice. An emphasis will be placed on accuracy and the calculations involving alligation, ratio, flow rates, dilutions, proportions and enlarging or reducing formulae, and dosage calculations. The student will learn household, Apothecary and metric equivalents and how to interpret and calculate dosages from prescriptions and physician orders. 

2 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory

PHAR 1030 Pharmacology and Therapeutics ........... 3 credits

This course discusses the general therapeutic classes of drugs and their interactions with the body. It will include common principles of pharmacology, major side effects of various drugs, nutritional products, blood modifiers, hormones, diuretics, cardiovascular, respiratory drugs and gastro-intestinal agents. It will also include drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, muscle relaxants, anti-epileptic agents, analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents and anti-infective drugs. (pre-requisite or co-requisite: PHAR1000)   

PHAR 1050 Principles of Pharmacy Practice .......................................3 credits

A study of pharmaceutical dosage forms, the absorption and elimination of drugs, and the physical requirements for storage of drugs and toxic or inflammable agents. Topics include formulation and dissolution of tablets, capsules, suppositories, dermal patches, ointments, creams, solutions, otic and ophthalmic drops, inhalants and other drug forms. Other topics include standards of stability, safety and cleanliness and techniques used by manufacturers to create extended release drugs. (pre-requisite or co-requisite: PHAR1000)   

PHAR 1060/1061 Sterile Products Technology and Lab........... 2 credits

Provides an understanding of the fundamentals of the preparation of sterile dosage formulas. Topics include routes of drug administration, dosage form design, good manufacturing practices, injections, and sterile fluids. Lab exercises are designed to provide skill in compounding techniques, preparing solutions and using aseptic techniques with appropriate labeling and documentation.  (pre-requisite or co-requisite: PHAR1020/1021)

1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory

PHAR 1070 Jurisprudence and Ethics ............. 2 credits

Discusses health and safety regulations, the welfare of pharmacy services recipients, state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice and drug distribution, pharmacy code of ethics, professional conduct related to pharmacy technicians and their activities, the Tennessee Pharmacy Practice Act, The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, and effective communications with patients, coworkers and other personnel. 

PHAR 2055 Institutional Pharmacy Practice .............. 3 credits

A work-study experience providing practical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital and/or other health care institutional pharmacy practice. Emphasis will include reading and transcribing physician’s orders, drug dispensing systems, purchasing and inventory control, use of reference material, filling unit dose charts and preparing sterile injections. Experience with computers, aseptic technique, and safety practices will also be included. (Prerequisites: PHAR1000, PHAR 1010/1011, PHAR1020/1021, PHAR1030, PHAR1050, PHAR1060/1061Pre or Co-requisite , PHAR1070 and consent of the Program Director.)   No Text

PHAR 2080 Retail Pharmacy Practice ..... 3 credits