Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | AHS-1520-VO01S - Introduction to Pharmacy

Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Faculty

Abdullah Rifai
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the history of pharmacy, the laws that regulate pharmacy practice, and the different roles and career paths within the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy terminology will be covered, along with an introduction to organ systems, drug classifications and mathematical principles needed in the pharmacy setting. Students will learn the process of verifying, filling, and administering different types of prescriptions.

Essential Objectives

1. Explore the pharmacy profession as well as the role of the pharmacy technician in both community and hospital pharmacies.
2. Evaluate the roles of federal and state laws in the regulation of pharmacy, and how ethical principles can be used to guide decision making in the practice of pharmacy.
3. Compare and contrast how drugs are made and classified into groups based on their chemical structure.
4. Analyze the basic principles of biopharmaceutics and how different types of drugs produce their pharmacological effects.
5. Evaluate and classify common types of drug interactions and responses.
6. Use appropriate medical terminology and identify the commonalities among pharmaceutical nomenclature.
7. Analyze the characteristics and limitations of routes of administration for prescription medications.
8. Describe compounding techniques for various pharmaceutical preparations that are common within most pharmacies.
9. Identify and describe common technologies used in pharmacies.
10. Perform mathematical calculations used in pharmaceutical settings.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations.

Fall 2024 textbook details will be available on 2024-05-20. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

AHS-1520-VO01S Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

The lecturer will use Zoom to host live lectures.

This course will meet every Wednesday at 6 pm using Zoom video-conferencing technology. Zoom will connect us by video so that we can see each other, share information, have discussions and even use a white board together. You do not need an account or special software, and you can use a CCV computer or your personal computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone. Please review the ZOOM Student Guide for more information.

• Up to 9 hours per week of assigned readings and homework may be assigned to assist in the facilitation of learning

One hour of work per week will be assigned as online learning in addition to homework

• Webinars, videos and online quizzes will be used to facilitate online teaching.

Evaluation Criteria

Proportion of Final Grade
Class Participation	Grade based on participation	5%
Online participation	Completion of online activities	5%
Midterm exam	Covering weeks 1-6 topics	25%
Final lecture exam	Cumulative	25%
Top 100 quizzes	Canvas quizzes.	20%
Top 100 exam	Cumulative top 100 exam based on information learned in top 100 quizzes	7.5%
Secret Shopper*	Grade based upon written material	2.5%
Professionalism	Any professional violation will result in a zero	10%
Total:		100%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Regular attendance/participation in classes and online activities are essential components of a student’s success in college and are completion requirements for courses at CCV, where small classes support the college’s commitment to active learning. A student’s failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade. Please see the detailed attendance policy for further questions.

Experiential Learning Expectations

Hours: 1-5

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity