Pharmacology CPU
Introduction
DEPCO's Pharmacology CPU introduces students to both the therapeutic and research and design aspects of pharmacology. Students explore proper drug administration, common adverse effects, and various types of drugs. Students discover the history of pharmacology and drug regulations. Students also practice methods to reduce drug errors such as proper reading and writing of prescriptions and drug labels. Through the completion of the this curriculum, students gain insight into principles, techniques, and practices related to Pharmacology.
Featured Careers
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy aide
- Pharmacy technician
Skill Development
Health Science Skills
- Read and interpret prescriptions for proper labeling
- Practice proper dispensing techniques
- Identify SIG and DAW codes
- Identify parts of a Drug Facts label
- Identify FDA regulation of prescription and non-prescription drugs
- Identify administration routes and dosage forms for each
- Practice counseling procedures for over-the-counter (OTC) products
Academic Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Chemistry
- History
- Mathematics - conversions, fractions, ratios, and algebra
- Problem solving
What's Included
- Pharmacology Student Workbook
- Instructor's Guide
- Installation CD
- Bowl
- Cake Pan
- Chemical Splash Goggles
- Chemplates
- Cooking Thermometer
- Ethanol
- Flatware Set
- Funnel
- Glass Liquid Measuring Cup
- Headphones (2)
- Hot Pad
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Iron Chloride
- Mini Storage
- Mixing Bowl
- Mortar and Pestle
- pH Strips
- Pill Counting Tray and Spatula
- Pipettes
- Sauce Pan
- Single Burner Hot Plate
- Skills Cart
- Slotted Spoon
- Surgical Gloves
- Surgical Gown
- Teaspoon
- Tray
- 20 Dram Amber Vial
- 13 Dram Green Vial
- 6 Dram Blue Vial
- 2 Liter Soda Bottle
- White Stock Bottle
- miscellaneous materials and consumables
Ordering Information
Pharmacology - HS965
CPU Objectives