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Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1209 (Section: 1, CRN: 92785) Pharmaceutical Mathematics I |
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| Instructor | Toy Thornton-Wyckoff | ||||||||
| thorntontn@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6437 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours: Monday 2:30-3:00 pm, Wednesday 2:45-3:15 pm, Thursday-Friday 8:30-1:00 pm | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
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| Description | Solving pharmaceutical calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. | ||||||||
| 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.
Pharmaceutical Calculations, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781133131342
Author: Jahangir Moini
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 |
- #2 Pencils - Calculator - Red Pens |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
• Apply the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy
• Be able to complete pharmaceutical calculations and aseptic technique required for compound and sterile preparations
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
I. Introduction • Chapter 1-Fundamentals of Math • Chapter 2- Fractions and Decimals • Chapter 3- Ratios, Proportions, Percentages • Chapter 4- Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions II. Dosage Calculations • Chapter 5- Ration and Proportion Method • Chapter 6- Dimensional Analysis • Chapter 7- Formula Method III. Prescriptions, Drug Labels, and Percentage of Error • Chapter 8- Interpretation of Prescriptions and Drug Labels • Chapter 9- Percentage of Error Due to Equipment IV. Liquid Measures, Concentrations, and Dilutions • Chapter 10- Dilutions and Solutions • Chapter 11- Concentrations • Chapter 12- Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculations • Chapter 13- Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs • Chapter 14- Parenteral Medication Labels and Drug Calculations • Chapter 16- Pediatric Drug Administration V. Pharmacy Operations |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Math 08/29/2023 Chapter 1-Fundamentals of Math Week 2 Chapter 2- Fractions & Decimals 09/05/2023 Week 3 Quiz #1 (Chapter 1 &2) Chapter 3- Ratios, Proportions, Percentages 09/12/2023 Week 4 Chapter 4- Celsius & Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions 09/19/2023 Week 5 Exam #1 (Chapters 1-4) 09/26/2023 Dosage Calculations Chapter 5- Ration and Proportion Method Week 6 Chapter 6- Dimensional Analysis 10/03/2023 Week 7 Chapter 7- Formula Method Quiz # 2 (Chapter 5-7) 10/10/2023 Week 8 Prescriptions, Drug Labels, & Percentage of Error 10/17/2023 Chapter 8- Interpretation of Prescriptions and Drug Labels Chapter 9- Percentage of Error Due to Equipment Week 9 Exam # 2 (Chapters 5-9) 10/24/2023 Week 10 Liquid Measures, Concentrations, & Diluents Chapter 10- Dilutions & Solutions Chapter 11- Concentrations 10/31/2023 Week 11 Chapter 12- Oral Medication Labels and Dosage Calculations Chapter 13- Reconstitution of Powdered Drugs 11/07/2023 Week 12 Quiz # 3 Chapter (10-13) 11/14/2023 Week 13 Chapter 14- Parenteral Medication Labels & Drug Calculations 11/21/2023 Week 14 Chapter 16- Pediatric Drug Administration 11/28/2023 Week 15 Final Exam Review 12/04/2023 Week 16 Final Exam 12/12/2023 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 12, 2023 - 10:0 AM Through December 12, 2023 - 12:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grade Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 74-69 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% 2. Exams 30% 3. Final Exam 20% 4. Class Participation 10% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
• All class and or homework assignments, quizzes, and exams, class participation and attendance 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
• If an exam or quiz is missed, you will be allowed to makeup an exam with the proper documentation for absence and a different exam or quiz will be given with the zero being replaced with the exam or quiz grade.
• 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 via email or by appointment.
• 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 phone: 409-984-6365
• The following materials are officially PROHIBTED in the classroom meetings for this course: food, drink, or tobacco. This policy agrees with the official college policy, breaks will be given.
• The instructor expects that students illustrate mature behavior with respect to being responsible for your own actions, being respectful of others. Failure to comply may result in removal from the classroom or the course.
• Students should use their LSCPA email account to send messages to instructor and leave an office voicemail.
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| Attendance Policy |
• All students are expected to attend class DAILY. A no call, no show will result in a zero for class work/homework assignment, class participation, etc. for the day of absence and cannot be made up.
• A student who is absent from class more than 3 days within the semester may be dropped from the program by the Program Coordinator.
1st Warning- verbal with record of conference
2nd Warning- written with record of conference
3rd Warning- written and meeting with Program Coordinator and Allied Health Director
• Late arrival to class is disruptive, the classroom door is locked at the time class starts, any student arriving at that time will be considered LATE and will not be allowed to enter the classroom, the student then should wait until break time to enter. Material that has been taught will NOT be retaught as students should follow up with their group or partner for class work.
• 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. Absences must be followed up with the proper documentation for student records.
*At any time while a student in the Pharmacy Technology Program, two final counseling notes are grounds for immediate dismissal.
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| Additional Information |
*TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for Lamar State College Port Arthur students. Any enrolled student can use TimelyCare. There is no cost to students. Go to timelycare.com/LSCPA or download the TimelyCare app to access care.
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| 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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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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