PHARMACY COURSES
PHM 1111 –Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals – Introductory course which gives an overview of the pharmacy technician career and opportunities open to certified pharmacy technicians. Topics discussed include professional literature, the pharmacist-technician relationship, pharmacy ethics, effective communication, brief history of health care and pharmacy and hospital organization and department functions. The course is designed to introduce the student to the pharmacy technician program. One hour lecture. One semester hour credit.
PHM 1123 – Pharmacy Law – Legal aspects of pharmacy practice will be discussed including accountability, the Food and Drug Administration, the Controlled Substance Act, the Poison Prevention Act, OBRA ‘90 and Mississippi State Law. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit.
PHM 1212 – Computer Applications in Pharmacy – This course will enable the student to have a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy computer systems as well as give students hands-on operation experience. Four hours laboratory. Two semester hours credit.
PHM 1313 – Pharmacy Math and Dosage Calculations – Instruction includes the proper use of the metric, apothecary, and avoirdupois systems. Conversion between the systems is mastered. Applications of formula, calculations of fractional dosages, percentage preparation, and methods of calculating dosages for all drug forms are studied. Review of calculations dealing with ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas and dilution, and concentration problems are presented. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit.
PHM 1413 – Pharmacy Anatomy and Physiology – This course is a study of body structure essential to safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Each body system is covered including applications to the field of pharmacy. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit.
PHM 1424 – Pharmacology I – A study of human disease processes and rational pharmacotherapeutics relating to fluids and nutrients, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the gastrointestinal system, and the immune system. Emphasis is placed on the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, side effects, dosage and methods of administration. Four hours lecture. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 1512 – Pharmaceutical Compounding – This course is a study of the concepts of design, preparation, use, and evaluation of solid and semi-solid dosage forms. Specific topics include powders, tablets, capsules, coated dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, magmas, gels, lotions, ointments, creams, pastes, suppositories, transdermal systems, sustained release products, and novel drug delivery systems. Exercises in computer application, prescription and physician order interpretation and the introduction of extemporaneous compounding are performed in the laboratory. One hour lecture and two hours laboratory. Two semester hours credit.
PHM 1525 - Pharmacy Practice - This course is intended to acquaint the student with medication distribution systems utilized in retail and hospital pharmacy, including individual prescription, floor stock distribution, unit dose systems, compounding, IV admixture and quality assurance. Exercises in compounding, packaging, unit dose functions, retail pharmacy functions and aseptic compounding and parenteral admixture will be performed in the laboratory. Three hours lecture and four hours lab. Five semester hours credit.
PHM 2434 – Pharmacology II – A study of human disease processes and rational pharmacotherapeutics relating to the cardiovascular and renal systems, the respiratory system, antimicrobial therapy, and chemotherapy. Investigational therapies and treatments are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, side effects, dosage and methods of administration. Discussion includes how these principles can be utilized in pharmacy practice. Four hours lecture. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2614 - Pharmacist Technician Practicum I - application of the basic pharmacist technician concepts in community and hospital pharmacy, home health, and extended care settings. Emphasis is placed on functions associated with drug distribution systems. Twelve clinical hours. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2624 – Pharmacist Technician Practicum II - Advanced level internship rotations in community hospitals and medical centers of pharmaceutical manufacturer. Emphasis is placed on intravenous preparations, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy preparations and the use of controlled and investigational drugs in an institution. Twelve hours clinical. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2625 – Pharmacist Technician Practicum II – Continuation of Pharmacist Technician Practicum I. Advanced level internship rotations in community hospitals and medical centers of pharmaceutical manufacturer. Emphasis is placed on intravenous preparations, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. One hour lecture and twelve hours experiential. Five semester hours credit.
PHM 2714 – Pharmacy Management – This course includes discussion of pharmacy functions relating to drug purchasing, inventory control, drug recalls and returns, and maintaining transaction records. The class will explore several retail functions such as merchandising, risk management, third party programs, human resource management, and advertising. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2534 – Nonprescription Drugs and Devices – This course reviews the categories of the over-the-counter medications, explains the types and procedures of home monitoring equipment, and provides guidelines for patient counseling. Durable and surgical/non-durable medical products are explained. The broad concept of wellness, home remedies, and the non-traditional options are highlighted. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2543 – Drug Information Research – This course includes the discussion of the concepts of obtaining pertinent patient information and data collection including patient medical record, patient interviews, drug use reviews, literature resources, and problem solving. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Three semester hours cridit.
PHM 2634 – Pharmacist Technician Practicum III – Continuation of Pharmacist Technician Practicum II. Advanced level internship rotations in community hospitals and medical centers of pharmaceutical manufacturer. Emphasis is placed on intravenous preparations, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Twelve hours clinical. Four semester hours credit.
PHM 2813– Pharmacy Transition – This course further develops decision-making skills and promotes an interest in continued professional development. Employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the National Certification Exam are emphasized. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit.
