Veterinary Pharmacy and Inventory

Dispensing, labelling, dose calculations and stock control in the clinic pharmacy.

VTA-112 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Veterinary Technology

Course content

  1. 1Drug forms and routes of administrationComing
  2. 2Common drug classes in veterinary practiceComing
  3. 3Reading a prescriptionComing
  4. 4Prescription labels and client instructionsComing
  5. 5Dose and unit calculationsComing
  6. 6Counting, packaging and dispensingComing
  7. 7Controlled drugs and record keeping in CanadaComing
  8. 8Storage, refrigeration and expiry datesComing
  9. 9Handling and storing vaccinesComing
  10. 10Hazardous drugs and safe handlingComing
  11. 11Ordering, receiving and inventory countsComing
  12. 12Preventing dispensing errorsComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Dispensing, labelling, dose calculations and stock control in the clinic pharmacy.

Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 1.