Mar 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AHPT 120: Pharmaceutical Calculations

3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course teaches mathematical calculations a pharmacy technician will need to perform accurately in the workplace.  Included are dosages, ration and proportions, conversions, dilutions and concentrations, allegation, flow rates, and percent strength calculations.  When and why a pharmacy technician will calculate these in various pharmacy workplaces will be explored.
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 075  with a grade of C or better or placement into AH 104  and acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program.