AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
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LESSON OBJECTIVE
Performance: Perform basic pharmaceutical calculation by using fundamental mathematic skills.
Conditions:
The student will be presented a power point presentation by the instructor and will have all
necessary references made available to him/her.
Standard:
1.
The student will perform basic
mathematical calculations.
2.
The student will confirm understanding of
the subject through class participation and
written exam.
TEACHING POINTS
1. Introduction to pharmaceutical calculation
2. Fractions
3. Decimals
4. Units of measurement and metric conversion
5. Temperature conversion
3. The student will apply
fundamental mathematical skills to
include: Addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division for
fractions and decimals.
6.
4. The student will convert basic
units of measurement.
Common pharmaceutical equivalents
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
Interactive Lecture, demonstration by Instructor and performance by students.
Method:
Instructor
Media:
Classroom
Environment:
OTHER LESSON SPECIFICATIONS
Skill Lesson
Type of Lesson:
1 / 25
Ratio:
Resources:
 PowerPoint presentation
 Handouts for each Student
 Calculator
 Metric conversion job aid
 Unit of measurement equivalents job aid
Written
End of Lesson Test:
Total # of min
Instructional Time:
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LESSON PLAN APPROVAL
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AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
INTRODUCTION
Allocated Time:
Review:
45 Minutes
Confirmation of basic knowledge of mathematical principles including
understanding of Roman and Arabic numeral system.
Objective:
At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to perform simple
pharmaceutical calculations including unit measurement conversion,
temperature conversion. The student will learn different units of measurement
encountered in pharmacy operation.
Importance:
Pharmacy Technicians will be employed to assist the pharmacy operation. It is
imperative to learn and understand pharmaceutical calculation to ensure patient
safety by proper calculation of dose quantity.
Fit:
Proficiency in Pharmaceutical Calculation is an important skill for pharmacy
technicians. Common dispensing errors arise due to improperly calculated
dose and medication quantity. Learning the basics will help students progress
and improve their skills in order to ensure patient safety.
Approach:
The subject will be presented in lecture format with problem solving practice.
The students will be tested through written exam at the end of the Performance
Objective to confirm comprehension of the subject matter.
Control Statement:
Other . The students are encouraged to ask questions, participate in class
discussions and clarify confusions, if any.
BODY
EO 001.01
1. Teaching Point: Introduction to pharmaceutical calculation
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
90 Minutes
Basic concept of pharmaceutical calculation, importance of performing proper
calculation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson Handouts and take notes
Skill Lesson
N/A
PowerPoint presentation with handouts
Learning Support:
1. Overview of pharmaceutical calculation
2. Implications of improper calculation in the pharmaceutical industry
3. Review basic algebraic functions i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
EC 001.01
Check on Learning
Knowledge Lesson: This Training Plan will be formatively assessed at the end of the lesson through
confirmation led by the instructor; the content will be included in the summative assessment at the end of
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation phase of training.
Skill Lesson: N/A
EO 001.02
2. Teaching Point: Fractions
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson
Skill Lesson
Learning Support:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
240 Minutes
Discuss basic concepts of fractions
Handouts and take notes
Participate in problem solving activities
Instructor and group learning activities
Define fractions
Describe fraction components
Define types of fractions
Provide examples of each types of fraction
Describe fractions using common denominators
Describe fractions with equal values
Describe lowest term fractions
Perform addition of fractions
Perform subtraction of fractions
Perform multiplication of fractions
Perform division of fractions
Problem solving involving fractions (class participation)
EO 001.03
3. Teaching Point: Decimals
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson
Skill Lesson
Learning Support:
16.
17.
18.
19.
180 Minutes
Discuss basic concept of decimals.
Handouts and take notes
Participate in problem solving activities
Instructor and group learning activities
Define decimals
Perform addition of decimals
Perform subtraction of decimals
Perform division of decimals
AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Perform multiplication of decimals
Convert fractions to decimals
Convert decimals to fractions
Rounding off of decimals
Convert decimals to percentage
EC 001.02 and EC 001.03
Check on Learning
Knowledge Lesson:
45 minute problem solving quiz on Fractions and Decimals
Skill Lesson:
In a skill lesson, provide practice and observe students perform a skill and
provide assistance and immediate, individual feedback.
EO 001.04
4. Teaching Point: Units of measurement and metric conversion
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
540 Minutes
Understand the units of measurements used in the pharmaceutical industry and
perform metric conversion using basic mathematical skills
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson PowerPoint presentation, handouts and take notes; participate in class
discussion
Skill Lesson
Participate in problem solving activities
Instructor , group activities and Unit of measurement job aid
Learning Support:
25. Define units of measurement
26. Define different types of units of measurement used in pharmacy practice i.e. Metric System,
Avoirdupois and Apothecary.
27. Discuss units of weight, length, volume and temperature
28. Learn equivalent values of units of measurement
29. Illustrate and identify signs and symbols used to describe the different units of measurement
30. Convert between the various denominations of each of the basic units of metric of measurement
31. Perform various pharmaceutical calculations and unit conversions using problems containing
quantities expressed in metric system.
EC 001.04
Check on Learning
Knowledge Lesson:
20 minutes. Divide students into groups of 4; assign 2 problem solving
questions each; Calculation to be presented to the class. The instructor must be
present to assist the students and answer any questions.
Skill Lesson:
In a skill lesson, provide practice and watch students perform a skill.
AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
EO 001.05
5. Teaching Point: Temperature conversion
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
120 Minutes
Discuss the importance of learning how to perform temperature conversion in
pharmacy practice. Practice temperature conversion using problem solving.
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson PowerPoint presentation, handouts and take notes; participate in class
discussion
Skill Lesson
Participate in problem solving activities
Instructor, job aid and temperature conversion job aid
Learning Support:
32. Introduce different scales of measurement of temperature
33. Explain Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin
34. Discuss the importance of understanding temperature units and conversion in the pharmaceutical
industry
35. Demonstrate mathematical formulas used in temperature conversion
36. Solve examples of problems involving temperature conversion (Celsius and Fahrenheit)
EO 001.06
6. Teaching Point: Common pharmaceutical equivalents
Allocated Time:
Introduction:
240 Minutes
Review of common pharmaceutical equivalents used in community and
hospital pharmacy practice.
Learner Participation:
Knowledge Lesson PowerPoint presentation, handouts and take notes; participate in class
discussion
Skill Lesson
Participate in problem solving activities
Instructor , group activities and unit of measurement job aid
Learning Support:
37. Summarize units of measurement commonly used in pharmacy practice
38. Introduce the concept of medication order interpretation by providing sample prescription quantity
calculation problems
39. Practice conversion and quantity calculation in preparation for the end of lesson test.
40. Address any concerns and questions regarding units of measurement and pharmaceutical
calculation.
41. Confirm understanding of concepts related to pharmaceutical calculation.
AFAMS Master Lesson Plan (MLP)
Pharmacy Technician
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculation
PO 001
EC 001.05 and EC 001.06
Check on Learning
Knowledge Lesson:
Confirm understanding of concept of pharmaceutical calculation and
temperature conversion through individually assessed assignment submission.
Skill Lesson:
In a skill lesson, provide practice and watch students perform a skill.
PC 001
END OF LESSON TEST
Allocated Time:
Instructions:
Test Questions or
Performance
Expected:
Test Key:
90 Minutes
The student’s understanding of the subject matter will be tested through a quiz
containing problem solving questions; the students must demonstrate
mathematical computations used to produce the final answer. The quiz will
also include multiple choice questions on units of measurement. This quiz will
be a summative assessment of the lesson on Pharmaceutical Calculation. This
will include content from EO 001.01 through to and including EO 001.06.
The students must show competence in solving simple pharmaceutical
calculation using mathematical principles taught in the class. The students are
also expected to demonstrate knowledge on units of measurement commonly
used in the pharmaceutical industry.
N/A
CONCLUSION
Allocated Time:
Summary:
10 Minutes
Review and re-emphasize the difficult Teaching Points below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Introduction to pharmaceutical calculation
Fractions
Decimals
Units of measurement and metric conversion
Temperature conversion
Common pharmaceutical equivalents
Closing Statement:
Emphasize the need to understand mathematical principles used in pharmacy
practice. Confirm the students’ understanding of the importance of correct
dosage calculation and impact to patient’s safety if not done properly.
Encourage students to clarify any confusion at this level before moving
forward to Pharmaceutical Calculation II which requires more advance
mathematical skills
Re-motivating
Statement:
Emphasize the importance of skills gained during the course in support of
successful pharmacy operation and in promotion of patient safety.