Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Explain the therapeutic effects of prescription medications, non-prescription medications, and alternative therapies commonly used to treat psychiatric and mood disorders
• List some central nervous system disorders
• Describe symptoms of depression
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
• List some conditions and disorders of the male reproductive system
• Identify the brand and generic names of prescription and non-prescription medications commonly used to treat psychiatric and mood disorders
• Explain the function of the renal system
• Identify different forms of contraceptive products and the side effects of using each contraceptive !

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify common herbal and alternative therapies that are related to the cardiovascular system
• List the different categorization of blood types
• Identify the use of a nebulizer
• Discuss the most effective ways of quitting smoking
• Differentiate between micronutrients and macronutrients
• List some trace minerals and their role in the human body
• Discuss the functions of the endocrine system in the human body
• Define the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Describe the effect of insulin on the human body

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Differentiate between a suspension and an emulsion liquid dosage form
• Identify dosage formulations utilizing the transmucosal route of administration
• Describe four systems of measurement commonly used in pharmacy and convert units from one system to another
• Explain the meanings of the prefixes most commonly used in metric measurement
• Identify a variety of strategies for successful adaptation to the work environment
• Explain the role of the pharmacy technician as a member of the customer care team in a pharmacy
• State the primary rule of retail merchandising
• Define and differentiate the terms licensure, certification, and registration
• Describe the performance review process

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the role of the Institutional Review Board in approving investigational drug studies
• Explain the functions of a hospital pharmacy department
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the director of pharmacy, pharmacist, and pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy
• Explain the role of pathogenic organisms in causing disease
• Distinguish among bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
• Identify procedures to minimize airborne contamination during the compounding of sterile preparations
• Identify the role of the Infection Control Committee within a hospital
• Discuss the importance of and techniques for preparing, handling, and disposing of hazardous agents

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Define what physical therapy is
• Discuss the history of physical therapy
• Discuss the difference between a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy Aide, and a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Identify the day to day work of a therapy aide
• Explain the purpose of a pain scales
• Identify the terms for movement of the patients and describe the movement each term represents
• Discuss the general equipment used in physical therapy
• Explain what a modality is
• Identify the range of motion for different joins in the body

Having completed this course you will be able to:

• Discuss therapeutic exercises for lower back pain
• Identify neurological illnesses that physical therapy can help alleviate
• List the names of different bones in the human body
• Identify the correct body mechanics for lifting activities
• Explain the process of getting a patient from a sitting position to a standing position
• Discuss different methods for transferring a patient to and from chairs, beds, wheelchairs, etc
• Discuss what is involved in the different modalities for physical therapy treatments
• Identify equipment for assisting with gait training

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the history of physical therapy
• List the different facilities in which a physical therapy aide can work
• Explain the terms for positions and orientation of the patient and describe those positions
• Identify the range of motion for different joints in the body
• Describe neurological illnesses that physical therapy can help alleviate
• Discuss different methods for transferring a patient to and from chairs, beds, wheelchairs, etc
• Identify the correct body mechanics for lifting activities
• Recognize equipment to assist with gait training

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the role of the pharmacy technician as a member of the customer care team
• Identify four systems of measurement commonly used in pharmacy and convert units from one system to another
• Compare bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa
• Outline the role of the Infection Control Committee within a hospital
• List some conditions and disorders that can affect the male reproductive system
• Describe different forms of contraceptive products and their potential side effects
• Discuss the most effective ways to quit smoking
• Recognize the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism