PHARMACY CAREERS C 4

Catalog description

The final course in a series of three; intended for students enrolled in the CTE Pharmacy Careers Pathway Program. This course recognizes the diverse range of knowledge, learning styles, and life/work experiences of the entry-level student and prepares them for success, as it continues to build on topics pertaining to the following areas: pharmaceutical compounding, various dosage formulations, complementary and alternative medicine, pharmaceutical calculations used in community and institutional practice, basic anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology pertaining to the renal/urological and musculoskeletal systems, including diseases and medications used to treat conditions affecting these systems. It also covers California Board of Pharmacy requirements for technicians and provides an overview of the Foothill College Pharmacy Technician Program.