Pharmacology Common Course Outline

Course Information Organization South Central College Developers South Central College Development Date 8/30/2010 Course Number PHRM 1104 Potential Hours of 64 Instruction Total Credits 4

Description Students will gain knowledge of pharmacology, including a systematic approach to names and classifications of drugs and therapeutic agents, their indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug interactions, and methods of administration of therapeutic agents. This course is intended to satisfy goal1,7,13,14,15,24,25, 34 of the model curriculum for pharmacy technical training, developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist. Prerequisites: PHRM 1101, 1102

Types of Instruction Instruction Type Contact Hours Credits Lecture 64 4

Prerequisites PHRM 1101, 1102

Exit Learning Outcomes Institutional Core Competencies A. Critical Thinking B. Technological Literacy C. Professionalism

Competencies 1. Define the therapeutic effects of prescription drugs and relate them to body conditions Learning Objectives a. Define prescription drugs b. Define the therapeutic effects of specific prescription drugs c. Apply concepts in regards to over the counter medications 2. Define the therapeutic effects of alternative therapies and relate them to body conditions. Learning Objectives a. Apply concepts in relation to herbal therapies b. Define herbal therapies c. Apply concepts in relation to acupuncture therapy d. Apply concepts in relation to alternative therapies 3. Identify different therapies Learning Objectives a. Describe and identify chemotherapy drug agents b. Identify classes of antidepressants c. Identify gene therapy agents d. Describe hormonal therapies 4. Explain adverse effects of prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and alternative therapies and communicate these effects to others. Learning Objectives a. Define the difference between allergic reactions and adverse effects b. Define the adverse effects of prescription drugs c. Define the adverse effects of over the counter (OTC) drugs d. Define the adverse effects of alternative therapies e. Comprehend and communicate adverse effects to others using both verbal and written communication 5. Identify the different drug classifications and drug names Learning Objectives a. Describe drug classifications b. Demonstrate the ability to identify drugs based on generic names c. Demonstrate how Pharmacy Technicians will determine correct drug names when filling prescriptions d. Demonstrate the ability to identify drugs based on brand names e. Demonstrate medication classification systems using drug names in pharmacy settings 6. Identify special situations in Pharmacology Learning Objectives a. Identify herbal therapies used in Pharmacology and their effects b. Identify drug herb interactions c. Identify drug-drug interactions d. Identify and describe vitamins, minerals and relation to nutrition 7. Identify how to use pharmacy reference materials Learning Objectives a. Demonstrate using electronic systems to reference pharmacy information b. Demonstrate how to find and gather printed drug information c. Identify and reference pharmacy websites to find needed information 8. Demonstrate the basic anatomy and physiology for basic body systems and identify the medications associated with each system Learning Objectives a. Identify drugs that affect the skin and mucous membrane b. Identify drugs that affect the respiratory system c. Identify drugs that affect the circulatory system d. Identify drugs that affect the central nervous system e. Identify drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system f. Identify drugs that affect the digestive system g. Identify drugs that affect the urinary system 9. Identify brand and generic names of prescription drugs Learning Objectives a. Describe what a generic drug is b. Describe the benefits of generic drugs c. Describe the billing differences using generic drugs 10. Describe the route of administration of prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs Learning Objectives a. Describe the differences in routes of drug administration b. Identify the proper route of drug administration 11. Identify the principles associated with controlled drugs Learning Objectives a. Describe controlled drug classification system b. Determine controlled drug usage therapy and drug antidotes 12. Identify different drug processes Learning Objectives a. Describe over-the-counter medications b. Describe classifications of pain medications c. Identify immunizing agents and immunosuppressives d. Describe anti-neoplastic drugs e. Describe and identify antibiotics, antifungal, antiviral and Antineoplastic agents f. Identify antihistamines g. Describe investigational drugs h. Describe and identify chemotherapy drug agents i. Describe and identify classes of antidepressants j. Describe and identify gene therapy agents k. Describe and identify hormonal therapies