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Pharmaceutical Mathematics PHRA 1309 Distance Learning PHRA 1309 Synonym 36888 002 Veronica Velasquez, AAS, CPhT, PhTR Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Technology Office Email: [email protected] Office Phone: 512.223.5948 Office Hours: T & TH 11:00‐Noon and 5‐6 pm; WED 11 am‐Noon Office EVC Room: 9216 Other Hours available by appointment Lecture: N/A Lab: N/A Fall 2011 Course Description/ CIP 510805 Pharmaceutical mathematics including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Conversion of measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems with emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. Topics include ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, milliequivalents, units, intravenous flow rates, solving dosage problems and TPN calculations and using business math in the pharmacy. End of Course Outcomes/ CIP 510805 Solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages; demonstrate conversion from Roman numerals to Arabic numerals and from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit and vice versa; list the conversion factors for the most frequently used measurement systems in the pharmacy; solve pharmaceutical problems that require conversion between different systems for measurement including household, metric, apothecary, and avoirdupois; calculate the proper dose for an adult or pediatric patient; and calculate the correct flow rate for IV admixtures to deliver the appropriate amount of the drug and/or fluid prescribed; and calculate the total actual volume and all ingredient component amounts of a TPN order; calculate problems related to business in the pharmacy. Learning Objectives A. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals; perform basic algebraic principles; interpret prescriptions for calculation problems; and convert from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit and vice versa. B. Solve basic pharmaceutical problems using ration and proportion. C. Convert between the various denominations of each of the basic units in the metric system: meter, liter, and gram, and then use these conversions to solve pharmaceutical problems. D. Solve typical pharmaceutical calculation problems requiring the use of common systems. E. Solve pharmaceutical problems requiring calculation of percentage strength. F. Calculate the amount of stock preparations required to prepare a specified amount of a lesser strength. G. Calculate the amount of a lesser strength preparation that can be prepared from a specified amount of a higher strength preparation. H. Calculate the amount of diluent which must be added to a specified amount of higher strength preparation to prepare a required lower strength preparation, calculate the proportions of higher and lower strength preparations required for an intermediate strength preparation, and calculate the amount of active ingredient which must be added to make a lower strength preparation to make a desired higher strength preparation. I. Calculate the proper dose of a drug for an adult or a child. J. Solve strength solutions by applying alligation alternate and medial methods. K. Calculate a neonatal and adult TPN order using ratio/proportion and the alternate alligation method. L. Perform calculations related to business in the pharmacy. Textbook Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians by Ballington and Green. 4th Edition. ISBN 978‐0‐76383‐465‐4 (text and study partner CD) or ISBN 978‐0‐76383‐463‐0 (text only) Grading Quizzes 25% Homework 15% Midterm 30% Final Exam 30% (comprehensive exam) ¾ A minimum passing grade of 75% is required in order to receive a passing grade for the course. A: 90 – 100% B: 80 – 89% C: 75 – 79% D: 60 – 74% F: 59% and below Students may check their grades through Blackboard by clicking on the ʺGradesʺ icon on the first page. Grades for homework assignments and quizzes will be posted immediately after they are submitted through Blackboard. Exam grades will be posted within a week after they have been taken at the testing center. ¾ Please note midterm and final exams must be taken at the Testing Center. Incompletes An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester. Incomplete for Pharmacy Tech Program To receive an “I,” a student must have a passing average (75% or better) and have completed at least 80% of the course work. The student will NOT be permitted to register for PHRA 2266 (Pharmacy Practicum) until the course has been completed. Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decides to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. Exams Two exams, a midterm and final exam, will be given over lecture material (class notes) and will comprehensively assess the studentʹs knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures related to the course material. Exams will be taken through Blackboard at the Testing Centers designated below. The Pharmacy Technician Program at Austin Community College has adopted a uniform testing policy. There will be no retests. If a student misses one exam for a documented medical or family emergency, the grade of the final exam will be averaged in the place of the missed exam grade. If any other exams are missed or if an exam is missed for any other reason, a grade of ʺ0ʺ will be given. If use of a calculator is permitted on an exam, students are only permitted to use a silent, hand‐held, nonprogrammable/non‐scientific calculator without a fraction key. Calculators must only be battery or solar powered. Students using cell phones and other calculators are considered cheating. Exams will be available at any ACC Testing Center that allows for online testing. These testing centers include: Cypress Creek (223‐2075), Eastview (223‐5145), Northridge (223‐4735), Pinnacle (223‐8002), Rio Grande (223‐
3164),Riverside (223‐6242), and South Austin (223‐9240) and Round Rock (716‐4021). If the student is unable to go to one of the listed testing centers, they need to contact the instructor within one week of the semester start date. The student must bring an ID with them to the Testing Center. The student should also bring pencils and an approved calculator with them. The student should check with the Testing Center to determine the hours they are open so that the student has sufficient time to complete the exams. Exams must be completed in one session ‐ the student cannot take the exams in ʺparts.ʺ Testing Center Policy Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have: •
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Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL) Course Number (e.g.,1301) Course Synonym (e.g., 10123) Course Section (e.g., 005) Instructorʹs Name Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/ Quizzes Ten (10) quizzes will be given over the textbook chapters and chapter lectures posted in Blackboard. The quizzes will comprehensively assess the studentʹs knowledge of concepts, principles, and procedures related to the instructional material. Quizzes are submitted to the instructor upon completion through Blackboard. The student will receive their score immediately after submission. The student will receive feedback regarding the questions that were answered incorrectly. All quizzes are due by 10pm of the due date listed on the course calendar ‐ the quiz will no longer be available after that time. In addition, all quizzes will be timed and must be completed on the first attempt. You will only have one (1) opportunity to complete each quiz once you have ʺloggedʺ on to the quiz. Please be sure when you take the quiz that you will have enough time to complete it in the time allotted, have all necessary materials (calculator, pencil, scratch paper), and your Internet connection is sufficient and reliable to ensure completion. There will be no ʺretakesʺ. Quizzes will be reviewed by the instructor after submission to ensure the proper credit is given. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor. ¾
NOTE: When completing assignments (quizzes and homework) the student should ensure that their Internet connection is sufficient and reliable while completing them. Please also be sure to NOT hit the back button once you have logged into a quiz ‐ you will be locked out of the quiz and will be unable to complete it. Once you have logged into a quiz, it must be complete during the allotted time – NO EXCEPTIONS. Homework All homework will be submitted through Blackboard. All homework may be worked on up until the due date specified on the course calendar. After the due date (and time of 10pm), the homework will not be available and what has been submitted will be graded. Please be sure to save your work as you work on the homework. Once you have submitted your homework, it will automatically be graded. Homework will be reviewed by the instructor after submission to ensure the proper credit is given. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor. Late Work As a general rule, it is best to submit assignments (homework and quizzes) ahead of the deadline as to avoid last minute problems. Late assignments (homework and quizzes) will be subject to a 10‐point penalty if submitted after the posted deadline and then a reduction of 10‐points per day thereafter. Assignments (homework and quizzes) will not be accepted if submitted 4 or more days after the posted deadline. THIS INCLUDES WEEKENDS. The assignments (homework and quizzes) will not be available through Blackboard after the posted deadline in the course calendar. To complete a late assignment (homework or quiz) please contact the instructor within 4 days. After 4 days, late assignments (homework or quizzes) will not be accepted. For exams, please see exam policy under the exam heading. Orientation Form All students must complete the orientation form posted in Blackboard under the “Orientation” tab. This will ensure that the student understands what is stated in the syllabus and on Blackboard. The form will let the instructor know which testing center to have the exams available to take. The form must be completed and submitted by the end of the first week of the semester. Failure to do so will result in possibly being dropped from course. ¾ See course schedule for orientation form due date. Promotion, Failure, and/or Dismissal from the Department A minimum grade of ʺCʺ (75%) is required in both lecture and laboratory components of all pharmacy technician courses. If a student fails either component of a combined lecture/lab course, the final grade posted will be that of the failed portion of the course. Any student may be withdrawn from the program due to excessive absences and/or consistently failing to meet class assignments, for disruptive conduct during lecture or lab, or for displaying conduct detrimental to the ethics of a Pharmacy Technician. The student may utilize the approved Student Grievance Procedure of Austin Community College as detailed in the ACC Student Handbook in the disposition of a grievance or complaint without fear of recrimination or retaliation as a result of filing a grievance. The Pharmacy Technician faculty and staff understand that learning in group‐situations can be beneficial. Some assignments will involve group participation; however, each student is expected to demonstrate his/her own competency by doing his/her own work. Any student caught cheating on examinations or other assignments will be subject to disciplinary action, including academic penalty and possible withdrawal from the program. Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self‐expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow ¾
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If the student is unable to resolve the complaint with the instructor, the student must contact the department chair in writing by email in an attempt to resolve the matter. Statement on Students with Disabilities Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/ Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Students with Disabilities at (512)223‐5159, Room #2136 as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Safety Statement Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. 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Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/ Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/ ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.autincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab. SCANS Competencies I. SCANS Competencies In 1990, the U.S. Department of Labor established the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to examine the demands of the workplace and whether our nation’s students are capable of meeting those demands. The Commission determined that today’s jobs generally require competencies in the following areas: A. Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources B. Interpersonal: Works with others C. Information: Acquires and uses information D. Systems: Understands complex interrelationships E. Technology: Works with a variety of technologies The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires that all degree plans in institutions of higher education In corporate these competencies and identify to the student how these competencies are achieved in course objectives. This course, Pharmaceutical Mathematics, incorporates the SCANS competencies in the following ways: A. Resources 1. Manages time for completing laboratory assignments 2. Selects appropriate methods for solving math problems B. Interpersonal 1. Participates as a member of a team when completing group assignments 2. Teaches others who need help with math problems 3. Negotiates to arrive at a decision, such as which method is best for answering a math question C. Information 1. Acquires and evaluates information presented in lectures 2. Organizes and maintains information required for passing examinations D. Systems 1. Understands systems used for answering math problems 2. Understands interrelationship of various weight and measurement systems E. Technology 1. Uses calculator efficiently for performing calculations 2. Use problem‐solving skills to answer math problems F. Basic Skills 1. Demonstrates ability to read assignments and workbook 2. Demonstrates ability to perform basic arithmetic 3. Demonstrates ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations using a variety of methods and formulas 4. Demonstrates ability to listen to lectures G. Thinking Skills 1. Demonstrates ability to make choose appropriate methods or formulas to answer math problems 2. Demonstrates ability to use reasoning to solve calculation problems H. Personal Qualities 1. Demonstrates responsibility through attendance 2. Demonstrates responsibility through assignment completion in a timely manner 3. Demonstrates self‐management when completing assignments 4. Demonstrates integrity and honesty when completing assignments PHRA 1309 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I – Distance Learning Course Calendar Assignment/Quiz/Exam Description Homework Assignment 1 Chapter 1 Wednesday, 8/24 Understanding Subdivisions of Numbers, Number Systems, Estimating, and Accuracy Quiz 1 Homework Assignment 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using Ratios, Percent’s, & Proportions Chapter 2 Due Date Friday, 8/26 Wednesday, 8/31 Quiz 2 Friday, 9/02 Homework Assignment 3 Chapter 3 Wednesday, 9/07 Developing Literacy Skills: RX Order & Directions Quiz 3 Chapter 3 Friday, 9/09 Homework Assignment 4 Chapter 9 Using Business math in the Pharmacy Wednesday, 09/14 Quiz 4 Chapter 9 Friday, 09/16 MIDTERM EXAM Chapters 1‐3 & 9 Homework Assignment 5 Chapter 4 Applying Metric Measurements and Calculating Doses Quiz 5 Monday, 9/26 Wednesday, 10/05 Homework Assignment 6 Quiz 6 Homework Assignment 7 Quiz 7 Homework Assignment 8 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Using Household Measure in Pharmacy Calculations Chapter 5 Chapter 10 Understanding the Apothecary System Wednesday, 10/19 Chapter 10 Friday, 10/21 Wednesday, 10/26 Quiz 8 Chapter 6 Preparing Injectable Medications Chapter 6 Friday, 10/28 Friday, 10/07 Wednesday, 10/12 Friday, 10/14 Assignment/Quiz/Exam Description Homework Assignment 9 Quiz 9 Homework Assignment 10 Quiz 10 Due Date Chapter 7 Preparing Intravenous Preparations Wednesday, 11/02 Chapter 7 Friday, 11/04 Chapter 8 Wednesday, 11/09 Using Special Calculations in Compounding Chapter 8 Friday, 11/11 FINAL EXAM Chapters 1‐10 Monday, 12/05 This calendar is a tentative means to gauge the progression of the course. It is subject to change and will adjust as necessary. All quizzes and homework are due by 10 p.m. through Bb on the stated due date.