Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

Dr. Kathy Moscou holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Global Health from the University of Toronto, a master's degree in Public Health / International Health, and a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. She is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada, and Washington state. Her research in pharmacogovernance investigates the relationship between global institutions, state actors, and national health policy for post-market drug safety (pharmacovigilance). Her research also focuses on comparative health policy and models of governance that address equity in drug safety and foster healthy communities. Dr. Moscou has nearly 40 years of experience as a pharmacist and more than 10 years of experience teaching in pharmacology and specifically to pharmacy technician students; she is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University in Ontario. Also a talented artist, she recently joined the faculty of The Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) as Assistant Professor. Karen Snipe, CPhT, MA Ed, is the Student Liaison for the Division of Health Sciences at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as an instructor and Pharmacy Technician program director for more than 20 years. Ms. Snipe worked in institutional pharmacy practice for a decade before pursuing a master's degree in healthcare education. She has ben an active member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) for the last two decades and a member of the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC).

• UNIT I: Introduction to Pharmacology1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology2. Principles of Pharmacology3. Pharmacodynamics4. Drug Interactions and Medication ErrorsUNIT II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System5. Treatment of Anxiety6. Treatment of Depression7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses8. Treatment of Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Disease9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderUNIT III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease of the BoneUNIT IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye16. Treatment of Disorders of the EarUNIT V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System17. Treatment of Angina18. Treatment of Hypertension19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke20. Treatment of ArrhythmiaUNIT VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s DiseaseUNIT VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease24. Treatment of AllergiesUNIT VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders26. Treatment of Diabetes MellitusUNIT IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile DysfunctionUNIT X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections30. Treatment of Viral Infections31. Treatment of Cancers32. Vaccines and ImmunomodulatorsUNIT XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System33. Treatment of Fungal Infections34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns35. Treatment of Acne36. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis37. Treatment of Lice and Scabies