Jan. 2014 Angelina College Health Careers Division PHRA 1441: Drug Therapy & Treatment Tentative General Syllabus I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION A. Course Description: : Hybrid course for a total of 64 hours. (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours) PHRA 1441 (four hours credit) Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Learning Outcome: Categorize the major therapeutic classifications of drugs, differentiate the generic and trade names of drugs, describe the therapeutic use of drugs, and recognize appropriate dosing intervals for drugs, in consideration of side effects, toxicity, incompatibility and interactions Co-requisites: PHRA 1345, 1349, 1102, and 2366. Prerequisites: PHRA 1313, 1305, 1301, 1266, 1309 and BIOL 1408. B. Intended Audience: First-Year Students already enrolled in the Pharmacy Technology Program
C. Instructor: Elaine Young Office Location: HC II Room 222E Office phone: 936-633-5433 Office email:
[email protected] Office hours: Thursday 12:00-2:00pm or Friday 8:00-12:00 noon Students may e-mail questions to the instructor at any time. The instructor will attempt to reply to all e-mail within 24 hours during the weekdays or by Monday afternoon for weekend e-mail. Fridays are available for one-on-one meetings with the instructor if desired from 8:00am-12:00 noon or for questions about the lecture & activities for the hybrid course. II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES: A. Core Objectives – (Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative) 1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. 2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication. 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. 4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. 5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making. 6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities. B. Course Objectives for all sections – 1. Identify medications used in the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, respiratory, and reproductive systems and medications for infections. 2. Identify important drug interactions that should be reported to the pharmacist. 3. Learn common strengths, dosage forms, and directions for use of all drugs covered in this course. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and use of blood glucose and blood pressuring monitoring devices. C. Course Objectives as determined by the instructor – Unit I Chapter 1-Evolution of Medicinal Drugs, as stated on page 3 of textbook Chapter 2-Basic Concepts of Pharmacology, as stated on page 23 of textbook Chapter 3-Dispensing Medications, as stated on page 39 of textbook
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Unit II Chapter 4-Antibiotics as stated on page 67 of textbook Chapter 5-Therapy for Fungal and Viral Infections, as stated on page 99 of textbook Chapter 6-Anesthetics and Narcotics, as stated on page 125 of textbook Chapter 7-Psychiatric and Related Drugs, as stated on page 163 of textbook Chapter 8-Drugs for CNS disorders, as stated on page 195 of textbook Chapter 9-Respiratory Drugs, as stated on page 221 of textbook Unit III Chapter 10-Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases, as stated on page 267 of textbook Chapter 11-Renal System Drugs, as stated on page 309 of textbook Chapter 12-Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases, as stated on page 333 of textbook Chapter 13-Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain, as stated on page 387 of textbook Chapter 14-Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment, as stated on page 413 of textbook Chapter 15-Topical, Ophthalmic, and Otic Medications, as stated on page 467 of textbook Unit IV Chapter 16-Recombinant Drugs and Chemotherapy, as stated on page 511 of textbook Chapter 17-Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics, as stated on page 549 of textbook III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: A. Assessments for the Core Objectives-Basic Intellectual Competencies-Tentative) 1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. 2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication. 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. 4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. 5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making. 6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility, and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities. B. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections – SCANS Skills Assessments Foundation Skills
Required Reading Written Assignments Decision making & Problem Solving Mathematical Calculations Demonstrated Competency in Lab
Workplace Competencies
Acquires and Evaluates Information Organizes and Maintains Information Applies technology Participates as a Team Member Demonstrated Competency in Clinical
C. Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor – Non-applicable
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IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: A. Methodologies common to all sections Discussion, demonstration, return demonstration/performance, video. Additional methods designed for remediation or enrichment may be individually tailored as needed. B. Methodologies determined by the instructor-same as above V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES: A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment – Pharmacology for Technicians, 4th Edition, Ballington, Don A., Laughlin, Mary & Workbook & Pocket Guide for Technicians, EMC Paradigm 2010 Study Partner CD-flashcards, matching activities, quizzes in practice or reported modes-must be e-mailed after completion of each chapter to
[email protected] Computer lab to complete assignments. Pocket folder for assignments (Dispensing Medications, Quiz Modes) B. Assignments – Computer Assisted Instruction CAI) and Blackboard Resources: This is a blackboard hybrid course. Students will be expected to log on to blackboard for Unit II and Unit III for assignments. Week 1 & 2
Week 3-8
Week 9-13
Week 14-15
Unit I-chapters 1, 2, 3 Workbook-chapters 1, 2, 3 Quiz Modes, 1, 2, 3 Unit I Exam-Chapter 1,2,3 Workbook Unit I due day of exam Unit II-chapters 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9 Workbook-chapters 4-9 Quiz Modes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Chapter Review-blackboard 5-9 Quizzes-over blackboard review 5-9 Dispensing Medications 5-9 Unit II Exam-Chapters 4-9 Workbook Unit II due day of exam Unit III-chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Workbook-chapters 10-15 Quiz Modes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Chapter Review-blackboard 10-15 Quizzes blackboard review 10-15 Dispensing Medications 5-9 Unit III Exam-Chapter 10-15 Workbook Unit III due day of exam Unit IV-chapters 16, 17 Workbook-chapters 16,17 Quiz Modes 16, 17 Unit IV Exam-chapters 16 and 17 Workbook Unit IV due day of exam
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Bulletin and Pharmacy Tech Program Handbook.) Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must selfidentify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. Angelina College admits students without regard for race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability. Inquiries concerning sex equity, disability or age should be directed to Dr. Patricia McKenzie at (936) 633-5201, Angelina College Administration building, Room A105.
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Attendance – See Pharmacy Tech Student Handbook 2013-2014 (Attendance Information and Policies). Students considering withdrawing from the program should speak with the Program Coordinator for withdrawal and re-entry information. Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –
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COURSE CONTENT: A. Required Content/ Topics – Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology Ch. 1 Evolution of Medicinal Drugs a. History of Medicinal Drugs b. Contemporary Pharmacology Practice c. Drug Regulation d. FDA Food Health Claims Ch. 2 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology a. Drug Actions b. Drug Effects Ch. 3 Dispensing Medications a. The Prescription b. Correct Drug Administration “Rights” c. Dosage Forms & Routes of Administration d. Factors that Influence Drug Action e. Teaching Patients Medication Management f. Medication Safety
Unit II: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products I Ch. 4 Antibiotics a. Fighting Bacterial Infections b. Major Classes of Antibiotic Drugs c. Other Antibiotics d. Storage of Liquid Antibiotics e. Ophtalmic Antibiotics f. Treating Complications of Infections Ch. 5 Therapy for Fungal & Viral Infections a. Fungi & Fungal Diseases b. Viruses & Viral Infections c. HIV-AIDS and Antiretrovial Agents Ch. 6 Anesthetics, Analgesics, & Narcotics a. The Nervous System b. Anesthesia c. Pain Management d. Migraine Headaches Ch. 7 Psychiatric & Related Drugs a. Depression & Mood Disorders b. Psychosis c. Anxiety d. Sleep & Sleep Disorders e. Alcoholism Ch. 8 Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders a. Epilepsy b. Parkinson Disease c. Other CNS Disorders Ch. 9 Respiratory Drugs a. Asthma b. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease c. Other Lung Diseases d. Cough. Cold, and Allergy 5/9/2011
e. Smoking Cessation Drug Therapy UNIT III: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products II Ch. 10 Drugs for Gastrointestinal & Related Diseases a. The Gastrointestinal System b. Gastrointestinal Diseases c. Diarrhea d. Constipation & Related GI Diseases e. Nausea & Vomiting f. Obesity g. Parasites & Protozoa h. Hepatitis Ch. 11 Renal System Drugs a. Function of the Renal System b. Drugs for Urinary Tract Diseases & Disorders c. Diuretics Ch. 12 Drugs for Cardiovascular Diseases a. The Heart & Causative Factors of Cardiovascular Disease b. Angina c. Arrhythmia d. Congestive Heart Failure e. Hypertension f. Myocardial Infarction g. Blood Clots h. Stroke i. High Cholesterol & Related Diseases Ch.13 Drugs for Muscle & Joint Disease & Pain a. Muscles & Joints b. Muscle Relaxants c. Inflammation & Swelling d. Arthritis & Related Disorders Ch. 14 Hormonal Disorders & Their Treatment a. The Endocrine System b. Thyroid Disorders c. Male Hormones & Impotence d. Female Hormones e. Sexually Transmitted Diseases f. Drug Therapy for Bone Disease g. Adrenal Gland Disorders & Corticosteroid Therapy h. Diabetes i. Growth Disorders Ch. 15 Topical, Ophthalmic, & Otic Medications a. Skin Ailments & Their Treatment b. Eye Conditions & Ophthalmic Medications c. Ear Conditions & Otic Medications Unit IV: Chemotherapy & Miscellaneous Pharmaceutical Products Ch. 16 Recombinant Drugs & Chemotherapy a. Recombinant DNA b. Immune System c. Cancer Ch. 17 Vitamins, Nutritional & Vitamins, OTC Supplements, Antidotes, and Miscellaneous Topics a. Vitamins, Fluid Levels, and Electrolytes b. Enteral Nutrition c. Parenteral Nutrition 5/9/2011
d. e. f. g.
Alternative Supplements Poisons and Antidotes Emergency Procedures Bioterrorism
B. Additional Content -none
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING: A. Grading Criteria Unit 1 Exam Unit II Exam Unit III Exam Unit IV Exam Unit I Workbook Activities/Labs Unit II Workbook Activities/Labs Unit III Workbook Activities/Labs Unit IV Workbook Activities/Labs Reported Quiz Modes-email
[email protected] Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Group work * Dispensing Medications Final
100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 60 pts 60 pts 60 pts 60 pts 100 pts 80 pts 80 pts 100 pts
Attendance Quizzes/Participation/Group Work cannot be made up (excused or unexcused) Quiz Modes-choose 10 out of 17 quiz modes to turn in for grade. Quiz modes are due one week after lecture.
B. Determination of Grade 900-1000 = A 600-699 = D 800-899 = B 0-599 = F 700-799 = C VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION: The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.
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