Module Title:Pharmaceutical Calculations and Computing
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught in two theory class and two computer lab practicals, each of one hour duration, per week. Relevant examples, notes and problem sheets will be available on Blackboard which students will complete to re-enforce learning. Delivery of the computing module will involve individual and group practical exercises.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to give students a thorough grounding in the mathematics required for the successful understanding and solution of pharmaceutical calculation problems and to provide them with the information communications technology skills required for the college and pharmacy environments.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Solve numerical problems related to science, health and pharmacy business operations.
LO2 Solve a range of pharmaceutical calculation problems.
LO3 Use information communications technologies.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Numeracy for Healthcare and Pharmacy Operation.
Number systems. Quantity calculations in pharmacy. Data, vaccine management and business calculations.
Scientific Calculations
Exponents, logarithms and pH calculations. Scientific notation and significant figures. Accuracy and Error.
Measurement in pharmacy
Metric, imperial and household measurement systems. Conversions – intersystem, intrasystem and temperature. Ratio and proportion.
Percent Strength Calculations
Ratio and Percent Strength, Dilutions and Alligations.
Dosage Calculations
Oral, Parenteral, Paediatric and BSA dosage calculations.
Practicals
Computer based mathematics support. Information & communications technology: ICT theory, referencing and software applications. Team presentations on a calculation/technology based topic related to pharmacy/healthcare.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in both the practical and final exam components of the course and a minimum of 60% in the CA component.
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination In-class assessments 1,2 30.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical exercises, team project work and presentations. 1,3 20.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Two hour exam 1,2 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SAPHA_C Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies 1 Mandatory