COURSE Code: PATN 101
6 Credits
Course Description
This course introduces basic concepts in dispensing prescriptions: interpreting the prescription; translating Latin abbreviations; calculating the quantity from the directions for patient use; generating labels; pricing; maintaining accurate patient profiles, including all record keeping required by legislation. Approximately 185 prescriptions will be dispensed. Students will work independently dispensing medications, performing quality assurance checks on other students’ work and performing inventory duties and then will perform the same duties as a team.
