Jan. 2016

AngelinaCollege

Health Careers Division

PHRA 1441: Pharmacy Drug Therapy & Treatment

General Syllabus

  1. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

A.Course Description: Hybrid course for a total of 80 hours.(as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours) PHRA 1441 (four hours credit) Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Learning Outcome: Categorize the major therapeutic classifications of drugs, differentiate the generic and trade names of drugs, describe the therapeutic use of drugs, and recognize appropriate dosing intervals for drugs, in consideration of side effects, toxicity, incompatibility and interactionsCo-requisites: PHRA 1345, 1349, 1102, and 2366. Prerequisites: PHRA 1313, 1305, 1301, 1266, 1309 and BIOL 1408.

B.Intended Audience:First-Year Students already enrolled in the Pharmacy Technology Program

C.Instructor:Elaine Young Office Location: HC II Room 222E Office phone: 936-633-5433 Office email:

Office hours:Thursday 12:00-2:00pm or Friday 8:00-12:00 noon

Students may e-mail questions to the instructor at any time. The instructor will attempt to reply to all e-mail within 24 hours during the weekdays or by Monday afternoon for weekend e-mail. Fridays are available for one-on-one meetings with the instructor if desired from 8:00am-12:00 noon or for questions about the lecture & activities for the hybrid course.

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

A.Core Objectives – (Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative)

1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.

3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.

4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making.

6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.

B.Course Objectives for all sections –

1. Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine,reproductive, integumentary, respiratory, and reproductive systems and medications for infections.

2. Identify important drug interactions that should be reported to the pharmacist.

3. Learn common strengths, dosage forms, and directions for use of all drugs covered in this course.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and use of blood glucose and blood pressuring monitoring devices.

C.Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –

Unit I

Chapter 1-Evolution of Medicinal Drugs, as stated on page 3 of textbook

Chapter 2-Basic Concepts of Pharmacology, as stated on page 25 of textbook

Chapter 3-Dispensing Medications, as stated on page 41 of textbook

Unit II

Chapter 4-Antibiotics as stated on page 71 of textbook

Chapter 5-Therapy for Fungal and Viral Infections, as stated on page 103 of textbook

Chapter 6-Anesthetics and Narcotics, as stated on page 133 of textbook

Chapter 7-Psychiatric and Related Drugs, as stated on page 173 of textbook

Chapter 8-Drugs for CNS disorders, as stated on page 207 of textbook

Chapter 9-Respiratory Drugs, as stated on page 235 of textbook

Unit III

Chapter 10-Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases, as stated on page 281 of textbook

Chapter 11-Renal System Drugs, as stated on page 325 of textbook

Chapter 12-Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases, as stated on page 351 of textbook

Chapter 13-Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain, as stated on page 407 of textbook

Chapter 14-Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment, as stated on page 437 of textbook

Chapter 15-Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications, as stated on page 493 of textbook

Unit IV

Chapter 16-Recombinant Drugs and Chemotherapy, as stated on page 539 of textbook

Chapter 17-Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics, as

stated on page 579 of textbook

III.ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. Assessments for the Core Objectives-Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative)

1. Critical Thinking Skills: Competency in critical thinking will be observed during dispensing medication activities and reflecting on the profession and “what would you do” scenarios.

2. Communication Skills: Competency in communication skills will be observed in class discussion, oral contribution in group activities, and interpersonal communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team, instructor and peers.

3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: N/A

4. Teamwork: Competency in teamwork will be observed during group scenarios and lab activities.

5. Personal Responsibility: Competency in personal responsibility will be observed during “what would you do?” scenarios.

6. Social Responsibility: N/A

B.Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –

SCANS Skills Assessments

Foundation SkillsRequired Reading

Written Assignments

Decision making & Problem Solving

Mathematical Calculations

Demonstrated Competency in Lab

Workplace CompetenciesAcquires and Evaluates Information

Organizes and Maintains Information

Applies technology

Participates as a Team Member Demonstrated Competency in Clinical

C.Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –

Non-applicable

  1. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
  2. Methodologies common to all sections

Discussion, demonstration, return demonstration/performance, video.

Additional methods designed for remediation or enrichment may be individually tailored as needed.

B.Methodologies determined by the instructor-same as above

V.COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

A.Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment –

Pharmacology for Technicians, 5th Edition, Ballington, Don A., Laughlin, Mary & Workbook & Pocket Guide for Technicians, EMC Paradigm 2013

Study Partner CD-flashcards, matching activities, quizzes in practice or reported modes-must be e-mailed after completion of each chapter to

Computer lab to complete assignments.

Pocket folder for assignments (Dispensing Medications, Quiz Modes)

Pharmacy Technician Practice and Procedures, Gail Orum-Alexander, James Mizner, Jr. McGrawHill 2011

B.Assignments –

Computer Assisted Instruction CAI) and Blackboard Resources: This is a blackboard hybrid course.

Units I & IV lecture AC classroom. (40 hrs AC)

Students will be expected to log on to blackboard for Unit II and Unit III for assignments. (40hrs blackboard)

Week 1 & 2 / Unit I-chapters 1, 2, 3
McGraw-Hill Chapters 6, 7, 10
Quiz Modes, 1, 2, 3
Unit I Exam-Chapter 1,2,3 Workbook Unit I due day of exam
Week 3-8 / Unit II-chapters 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9
Workbook-chapters 4-9
Quiz Modes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Chapter Review-blackboard 5-9
Quizzes-over blackboard review 5-9
Dispensing Medications 5-9
Blackboard Discussion Questions 5-9
Unit II Exam-Chapters 4-9 Workbook Unit II due day of exam
Week 9-13 / Unit III-chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Workbook-chapters 10-15
Quiz Modes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Chapter Review-blackboard 10-15
Quizzes blackboard review 10-15
Dispensing Medications 10-15
Blackboard Dicussion Questions 10-15
Unit III Exam-Chapter 10-15 Workbook Unit III due day of exam
Week 14-15 / Unit IV-chapters 16, 17
Workbook-chapters 16,17
Quiz Modes 16, 17
Unit IV Exam-chapters 16 and 17 Workbook Unit IV due day of exam
Week 16 / Final

C.Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Bulletin and Pharmacy Tech Program Handbook.)

Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the StudentCenter. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.

Angelina College admits students without regard for race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. Inquiries concerning sex equity, disability or age should be directed to Dr. Patricia McKenzie at (936) 633-5201, Angelina College Administration building, Room A105.

Attendance –See Pharmacy Tech Student Handbook 2015-2016 (Attendance Information and Policies). Students considering withdrawing from the program should speak with the Program Coordinator for withdrawal and re-entry information.

Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor–

VI.COURSE CONTENT:

A.Required Content/ Topics –

Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology

Ch. 1 Evolution of Medicinal Drugs

  1. History of Medicinal Drugs
  2. Contemporary Pharmacology Practice
  3. Drug Regulation
  4. FDA Food Health Claims

Ch. 2 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

  1. Drug Actions
  2. Drug Effects

Ch. 3 Dispensing Medications

  1. The Prescription
  2. Correct Drug Administration “Rights”
  3. Dosage Forms & Routes of Administration
  4. Factors that Influence Drug Action
  5. Teaching Patients Medication Management
  6. Medication Safety

Unit II: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products I

Ch. 4 Antibiotics

  1. Fighting Bacterial Infections
  2. Major Classes of Antibiotic Drugs
  3. Other Antibiotics
  4. Storage of Liquid Antibiotics
  5. Ophtalmic Antibiotics
  6. Treating Complications of Infections

Ch. 5 Therapy for Fungal & Viral Infections

  1. Fungi & Fungal Diseases
  2. Viruses & Viral Infections
  3. HIV-AIDS and Antiretrovial Agents

Ch. 6 Anesthetics, Analgesics, & Narcotics

  1. The Nervous System
  2. Anesthesia
  3. Pain Management
  4. Migraine Headaches

Ch. 7 Psychiatric & Related Drugs

  1. Depression & Mood Disorders
  2. Psychosis
  3. Anxiety
  4. Sleep & Sleep Disorders
  5. Alcoholism

Ch. 8 Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders

  1. Epilepsy
  2. Parkinson Disease
  3. Other CNS Disorders

Ch. 9 Respiratory Drugs

  1. Asthma
  2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  3. Other Lung Diseases
  4. Cough. Cold, and Allergy
  5. Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy

UNIT III: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products II

Ch. 10 Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases

  1. The Gastrointestinal System
  2. Gastrointestinal Diseases
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Constipation & Related GI Diseases
  5. Nausea & Vomiting
  6. Obesity
  7. Parasites & Protozoa
  8. Hepatitis

Ch. 11 Renal System Drugs

  1. Function of the Renal System
  2. Drugs for Urinary Tract Diseases & Disorders
  3. Diuretics

Ch. 12 Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases

  1. The Heart & Causative Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
  2. Angina
  3. Arrhythmia
  4. Congestive Heart Failure
  5. Hypertension
  6. Myocardial Infarction
  7. Blood Clots
  8. Stroke
  9. High Cholesterol & Related Diseases

Ch.13 Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain

  1. Muscles & Joints
  2. Muscle Relaxants
  3. Inflammation & Swelling
  4. Arthritis & Related Disorders

Ch. 14 Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment

  1. The Endocrine System
  2. Thyroid Disorders
  3. Male Hormones & Impotence
  4. Female Hormones
  5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  6. Drug Therapy for Bone Disease
  7. Adrenal Gland Disorders & Corticosteroid Therapy
  8. Diabetes
  9. Growth Disorders

Ch. 15 Topical, Ophthalmic, & Otic Medications

  1. Skin Ailments & Their Treatment
  2. Eye Conditions & Ophthalmic Medications
  3. Ear Conditions & Otic Medications

Unit IV: Chemotherapy & Miscellaneous Pharmaceutical Products

Ch. 16 Recombinant Drugs & Chemotherapy

  1. Recombinant DNA
  2. Immune System
  3. Cancer

Ch. 17 Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics

  1. Vitamins, Fluid Levels, and Electrolytes
  2. Enteral Nutrition
  3. Parenteral Nutrition
  4. Alternative Supplements
  5. Poisons and Antidotes
  6. Emergency Procedures
  7. Bioterrorism

B. Additional Content -none

VII.EVALUATION AND GRADING:

A.Grading Criteria

Unit 1 Exam / 100 pts
Unit II Exam / 100 pts
Unit III Exam / 100 pts
Unit IV Exam / 100 pts
Blackboard Attendance Quizzes (11) / 110 pts
Unit II Workbook Activities/Labs / 60 pts
Unit III Workbook Activities/Labs / 60 pts
Unit IV Workbook Activities/Labs / 60 pts
Reported Quiz Modes-email / 50 pts
Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Discussion Questionis/Group work * / 80 pts
Dispensing Medications / 80 pts
Final Top 200 / 100 pts
  • Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Group Work cannot be made up (excused or unexcused)
  • Quiz Modes-choose 10 out of 17 quiz modes to turn in for grade. Quiz modes are due one week after lecture.
  • Determination of Grade

900-1000 = A700-749 = D

830-899 = B 0-699 = F

750-799 = C

VIII.SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:

The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.

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