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PHAR 2110: Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians 2
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course builds upon foundational pharmacology knowledge, exploring the therapeutic use and mechanisms of action of drugs affecting the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive, and immune systems. In addition, students will examine the role of home health care products, nutrition, and healthy eating in disease prevention and management. Students will also learn the proper usage of advanced medical devices. The health practices of Indigenous peoples in Canada will be further explored, with a focus on integrating cultural perspectives into modern pharmacological and therapeutic practices.
Credits
3.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PHAR 1102.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology of common diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive and immune systems. (1)
- Recall the generic and brand names of commonly used drugs of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive and immune systems. (2)
- Identify the therapeutic uses of commonly used drugs of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive and immune systems. (3)
- List the side effects of commonly used drugs of the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive and immune systems. (4)
- Demonstrate the use of advanced medical devices. (5)
- Explain how to use home healthcare products. (6)
- Describe the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. (7)
- Examine a variety of traditional and cultural healthcare practices used by Indigenous peoples of Canada. (8)
- CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 1.6. (2) 1.6. (3) 1.6. (4) 1.6. (5) 1.4, 1.5. (6) 1.1, 1.2. (7) 1.1, 1.2. (8) 5.4.
- CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 3.2, 6.2, 6.3. (2) 3.1, 3.2, 6.2, 6.3. (3) 3.1, 3.2, 6.2, 6.3. (4) 6.2, 6.3. (5) 2.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3. (6) 2.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3. (7) 2.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3. (8) 5.3.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, group work, simulations, role-play, research
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B (72%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments x 2 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Mini quizzes on Moodle x 7 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
Test 1 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Test 2 |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Test 3 |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- 1. Pathophysiology
- 2. Pharmacology
- 3. Therapeutics
- 4. Medical devices
- 5. Home Healthcare
- 6. Nutrition and healthy eating
- 7. Indigenous healing practices
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.