PHRMTEC 102 - Pharmaceutical Calculations - Stacy Kapp (Baggelaar)

Introduction

You can do this! If you need a math refresher, check the course syllabus for helpful links. You can review before class even starts.

Course Description

Provides students with the foundational numeric and calculation skills required to accurately dispense and prepare medications in the pharmacy setting. Students will learn prescription interpretation, dosage determination, and conversion between measurement systems. Additionally, the course covers advanced topics for compounding injectable medications, dilutions, alligations, and business-related calculations, preparing students for diverse roles in pharmacy settings. Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program is required.

What to Expect in this Course

As we are LiveOnline, a computer with reliable internet is required. See syllabus for minimum technical requirements. Students are expected to be interactive with cameras on and will need a webcam and a microphone as well. Workload can include up to 6 hours of time spent outside of class. There are 3 textbooks for this class, but they are shared with other PHRMTEC classes.

Types of Assessments

Proctored & online exams during class time, quizzes, and submission via Canvas of homework. Students will use only the conversions in their books and provided in class. Students will show step-by-step solutions AND the correct answer to earn full credit on assignments and tests. 

Textbook Information

1. Davis & Guerra. Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practice, 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2026.
2. Davis & Guerra. Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practice 7th Edition Workbook and Lab Manual, Elsevier, 2026.
3. Beale. Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians. 4th Edition, Elsevier, 2023.

You will also need the free Epocrates App, access to Kahoot, Canvas for Students, and Quizlet free apps for smart phones.

Other Relevant Course Information

Please pre-read your course syllabus and view the COC resources provided in your Canvas class.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

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Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 08/23/2025 Sub#: 1971 Sub ID: 200762