COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Pharmacy Technician Math Essentials course is designed to equip pharmacy technician students with the mathematical knowledge and skills needed to perform common pharmaceutical, drug dosage, medication
preparation, and pharmacy operations calculations. Course content includes systems of measurement, conversion techniques and formulas, compounding methods and formulas, intravenous flow rates, and other relevant calculations used in the pharmacy industry. Translating medical terminology and common abbreviations and symbols used in the pharmacy
to prepare, dispense, and fill prescriptions and medical orders. (2.5 credits, no prerequisites)
- Teacher: Ryan Yoho