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Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

In the Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials course, students will learn the language of medicine, using pharmacy nomenclature and the skills necessary to measure different types of prescriptions through four lessons. This includes understanding the dosage calculation methods, mathematical conversions, and formulas most commonly used within the pharmacy. Students will also learn how to prepare and measure tablet and capsule medications, liquid prescriptions, and other considerations, including parenteral and enteral, and insulin and syringes. It is essential to understand the patient and medication safety practices necessary for the role, such as handling and disposing of hazardous material. Additionally, this course provides insight into the various roles a pharmacy technician is expected to perform, how to properly handle these tasks, and a variety of other real-world scenarios a pharmacy technician will encounter in the pharmacy. After completion of this course, students will have a solid base knowledge of prescriptions, dosages, calculations, and the overall tasks of the role. Course objectives include: - Verify medication orders, calculate and measure dosage, and prepare and package medications - Apply knowledge of pharmacology, documentation, and inventory management in the pharmacy - Practice basic calculation methods related to pharmacy, including fractions, decimals, percentages, the metric system, ratios, and proportions

Status: Pharmacist Assistance
Status: Patient Safety
BeginnerCourse14 hours

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BA

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2024

It felt beneficial for me since I get to learn about the field of pharmacy. Additionally, the schedule for these courses are flexible.

NY

5.0Reviewed Apr 12, 2025

it was very wonderful experience to learn this course

AP

5.0Reviewed Aug 6, 2024

The Course was very informative and nice presentation.

MH

5.0Reviewed Jan 26, 2025

Great course which enhances my knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice

VT

5.0Reviewed Jul 30, 2024

It was difficult but I managed to get through it oh yeah.

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