Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022Class Size24 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePT 200 or both ENGL C1000 and MATH 044 (or a more advanced math course at COS with a minimum grade of C or an equivalent course at a regionally accredited college with a minimum grade of C or eligibility for Math 035 or higher at COS). Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course introduces pharmacy technician students to the evolution of medicinal drugs, basic principles of pharmacology and dispensing medication. Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the following classes of pharmaceutical products: Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, Vaccines, Anesthetics, Narcotics, Psychiatric Drugs, Medications for Central Nervous System Disorders, Respiratory Drugs. Drugs are discussed in the context of drug classes, indications, mechanics of action, disease types, and body systems. The goal is to provide pharmacy technicians with sufficient background information needed to analyze health care information so that they will be able to play a key role in various pharmacy support functions. Top 1-100 of the top 200 drugs will be covered during this course.Usually HeldMon 4:10pm–7:00pm 