Stratfords pharmacy assistant course provides information on many aspects of working in a pharmacy, from administrative tasks to understanding the basics of medical terminology and pharmacology.
A pharmacy assistant most often performs a number of administrative duties such as answering phones, stocking shelves, or using the cash register, but could also assist with a number of pharmacy technician jobs such as verifying prescription information.
Stratfords home study program could help you get the knowledge that could lead to a rewarding, new career. Why wait? Enrol online today!
Pharmacy Assistant Module 1
Medical Terminology Basic Word Structure
The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
The Cardiovascular System
The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
The Respiratory System
The Digestive and Endocrine Systems
The Urinary and Reproductive Systems
The Nervous System
The Integumentary System and Special Senses
Glossary of Medical Terms
Pharmacy Assistant Module 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology Introducing the Human Body
The Chemistry of Life
Cell Structure
Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
Tissues
The Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Articular System
Pharmacy Assistant Module 3
More Human Anatomy and Physiology The Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Blood
Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
Nutrition and the Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System
Pharmacy Assistant Module 4
Pharmacology Mathematics of Dosage
Basic Pharmacology
Antibiotics and Antifungal, Antiviral, and Antiparasitic Agents
Sulfonamides and Antihistamines
Drugs That Affect the Skin, Mucous Membranes and Body Systems
Pain Medications, Tranquilizers, and Antidepressants
Prostaglandins and Prostaglandin Inhibitors
The Endocrine Glands and Hormones
Diuretics and Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
Antineoplastic Drugs
Immunizing Agents and Immunosuppressives
Gene Therapy
Drug Therapy in Older Adults
Home Health and End-of-Life Care
Substance Abuse
Herbal Therapies and Drug-Herb Interactions
This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.
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