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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1301 (Section: 1, CRN: 92782) Introduction to Pharmacy |
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| Instructor | Toy Thornton-Wyckoff | ||||||||
| thorntontn@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846356 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours: Monday- Tuesday 3:00;3:30 pm, Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm, Thursday-Friday 8:30-1:30 pm | ||||||||
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| Description | An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Pharmacology Clear & Simple ISBN: 9781719644747 Author: F.A. DAVIS The Pharmacy Technician a Comprehensive Approach 4th Edition ISBN:9780357371350 Author: Jahangir Moini |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | n/a | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Outline the history of the pharmacy profession 2. Describe the role of the pharmacy technician in a variety of settings 3. List the qualifications required for obtaining certification and registration 4. Identify standards of law and ethics governing pharmacy practice 5. Define key medical terms and abbreviations related to pharmacy practice 6. Explain the importance of utilizing pharmacy resource materials 7. Summarize safety standards |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
I. Introduction to Pharmacology II. Communication With Patients and Customers III. Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration IV. Pharmaceutical Terminology V. Information • Common References |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 & 2 Introduction to Pharmacology 08/22/2022 08/29/2022 • History of Pharmacology • Basics of Pharmacology • Ancient Through Early Modern Era • Empiric Era • Industrialization Era • Patient Care Era Week 3 Holiday (Labor Day) 09/05/2022 Week 4 Quiz #1 09/12/2022 Week 5 & 6 Communication With Patients & Customers • Communication Process • Verbal Communication • Nonverbal Communication • Written Communications • Methods Of Communication • Barriers to Communication • Types of Customers • Negative Communication • Dealing With Conflict • Eliminating Barriers to Communication 09/19/2022 & 09/26/2022 Week 7 Class Activity (Communications) 10/03/2022 Week 8 Exam #1 (Week 1-2, 5-6 Course Material) 10/10/2022 Week 9 Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration 10/17/2022 • Drug Sources • Dosage Considerations • Dosage Form Drugs • Principles of Drug Administration Week 10 Class Activity (Drug Administration & Dosages) 10/24/2022 Week 11 Quiz #2 (Week 9 Course Material) 10/31/2022 Week 12 Pharmaceutical Terminology 11/07/2022 • Terminology • Organ System Terminology • Drug Classification • Medical Abbreviation Week 13 Exam #2 (Week 9-12 Course Material) 11/14/2022 Week 14 Information 11/21/2022 • Common References • Other References • Technician References -Occupational Information -Training Programs -Organizations & Publications -Certification Exam Preparation -Continuing Education -Professional Liability 11/21/2022 Week 15 Final Exam Review 11/28/2022 Week 16 Final Exam 12/05/2022 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 8:00 AM Through December 5, 2022 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grade Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 60-74 D 59 & Below F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. Quizzes 15% 2. Homework 25% 3. Exams 30% 4. Final Exam 20% 5. Class Participation 10% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
• All assignments, quizzes, labs, and exams will be used in calculating your course grade. • Late work will receive deducted points as follows: o 24 Hours- 10 points o 48 Hours –20 points o 72 Hours –not accepted • In class activities and participation will include assessments of videos, games, group presentations, EVERYONE is expected to stay engaged as this is 10% of your class grade. • Complete the required readings, assignments, discussions as directed by the instructor • Keep copies of ALL paperwork, including syllabus, handouts, and assignments. • Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates, and responding promptly in communication with your instructor. • No grades will be discussed over the phone, as you can make an appointment with your instructor. • If you have a complaint about this course which you cannot resolve through discussion with the instructor, please contact Shirley MacNeill, Chair Allied Health Department at 409-984-6356. |
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| Attendance Policy |
• All students are expected to attend class daily. • A student who is absent from class more than 3 days may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. • Late arrival to class is disruptive, any student arriving more than fifteen (15) minutes late should not enter the classroom and should wait until break time to enter. • Students who arrive after a quiz or exam starts, but before it ends, may take the quiz or exam without penalty but no additional time will be given. • It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. If unable to reach the instructor in the office, please leave a voicemail and email using the student's campus email. |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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