Course Description
The Pathophysiology and Disease Management course is designed to equip pharmacy technician students with a solid foundation in pathophysiology and disease management, serving as a foundation on which students will build knowledge and skills related to pharmacology, medication preparation, dispensing, and distribution, and medication error prevention. The course focuses on two core aspects: mastering medical terminology and gaining an in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmaceutical management of various body system medical conditions. Students are also introduced to the one hundred most common drugs and taught their most common indication and how to pronounce and spell each. Course content provides a solid foundation on which pharmacy technician students will build a strong understanding of pharmacology, pharmacy operations, and the pharmacy technician's role and responsibilities
related to patient health and safety. (3.5 credits, no prerequisites)
- Teacher: Samantha Stegman
- Teacher: Ryan Yoho