Description
In this curriculum, students are introduced to both the therapeutic and research and design aspects of pharmacology. Students explore proper drug administration, common adverse effects, and various types of drugs. Students discover the history of pharmacology and drug regulations. Students also practice methods to reduce drug errors such as proper reading and writing of prescriptions and drug labels. Through the completion of this curriculum, students gain insight into principles, techniques, and practices related to Pharmacology.
Skills
- Create and maintain personal finances using computer software
- Use computer software to develop business statements and charts
- Track profit/loss of a product
- Complete banking and investment forms
Knowledge
- Explain the importance of creating a budget and financial planning
- Identify the risks involved with credit
- Identify the importance of insurance careers in the insurance industry
- Recognize the challenges facing business decisions
Activities
- Activity 1 - Introduction
- Activity 2 - Personal Banking
- Activity 3 - Personal Investments
- Activity 4 - Business Types
- Activity 5 - Business Decisions and Ethics
- Activity 6 - Business Finance
- Activity 7 - Business Statements and Economic Systems
- Activity 8 - Accounting Principles
- Activity 9 - Insurance Industry
- Activity 10 - Post-Test and Wrap-Up
- Activity 11 - Bonus Activities
- Activity 12 - Challenge
- Activity 13 - Open-Ended Challenge
- Activity 14 - Careers
- Activity 15 - Internet
Standards
National Health Science Standards
Module Equipment Includes
Student Workbook, Instructor's Manual, Installation CD, Bowl, Cake Pan, Chemical Splash Goggles, Chemplates, Cooking Thermometer, Ethanol, Flatware Set, Funnel, Glass Liquid Measuring Cup, Headphones, Hot Pad, Hydrochloric Acid, Iron Chloride, Mini Storage, Mixing Bowl, Mortar and Pestle, pH Strips, Pill Counting Tray and Spatula, Pipettes, Sauce Pan, Single Burner Hot Plate, Skills Cart, Slotted Spoon, Surgical Gloves, Surgical Gown, Teaspoon, Tray, 20 Dram Amber Vial, 13 Dram Green Vial, 6 Dram Blue Vial, 2 Liter Soda Bottle, White Stock Bottle, miscellaneous materials and consumables
Computer is required and sold separately.
Optional: Mini Fridge
Requirements
Sufficient workspace should be provided to accommodate a computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, mill control box, and CNC mill.
Computer and supplies are required and sold separately.
Curriculum Specifications
Instructions to download the recommended pharmacy simulation application is included in the curriculum.