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PHAR 1202: Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course continues the study of pharmacology and therapeutics. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary, eye/ear, skin, reproductive and immune systems are discussed. Prescription, non-prescription, alternative and complementary therapies are included. Home health care products, nutrition and healthy eating are also discussed.
This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st 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.
- Recall the generic and brand names of commonly used drugs.
- Identify the therapeutic uses of commonly used drugs.
- List the side effects of commonly used drugs.
- Describe alternative and complementary therapies.
- Explain how to use home healthcare products.
- Describe the principles of nutrition and healthy eating.
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
Delivery: full-time
Delivery: full-time
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quiz 1: formative assessment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quiz 2: formative assessment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Quiz 3: formative assessment |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Test: comprehensive assessment |
Course topics
- 1. Pathophysiology
- 2. Pharmacology
- 3. Therapeutics
- 4. Alternative and complementary therapies
- 5. Home Healthcare
- 6. Nutrition and healthy eating
Learning resources
Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (Current Edition), CPhA: Ottawa, ON.
Resources are items that the student is responsible for purchasing. Resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
Resources are items that the student is responsible for purchasing. Resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.