PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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1 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Fall 2015 School of Health Sciences

2 Dear Prospective Pharmacy Technician Student: Employers are seeking competent, well-trained pharmacy technicians who meet the overall competencies that are outlined by the goals and objectives of areas of job responsibility given by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The increasing clinical emphasis of pharmacists responsibilities, the increasing pharmacy workload due to our aging population, and the increased need to control health care costs make the employment outlook for well-trained pharmacy technicians very good. Applications for this program will be available in December with a deadline of March 15. All applicants must meet the following requirements: Attend a program information session. Satisfactorily meet the English and Reading eligibility requirement. Submission of a completed health examination record. Satisfactory completion of criminal background check. Verification of high school graduation or equivalency. Official transcripts required. To be considered official, transcripts must be in the institution s original, sealed envelope. Pass Arithmetic Placement Test or pass MAT 005 with a grade of C or better. Submission of current CPR certification through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR for Health Care Providers course or verification of CPR course registration. The first step in the admission process is attendance at a Pharmacy Technician Program information session. At the session, we will review the academic and admission requirements, the sequence of Pharmacy Technician courses, and the projected time commitment. Visit for schedule. We look forward to assisting you in your academic endeavors at Anne Arundel Community College. Sincerely, Stephanie Smith-Baker, B.S., CPhT, AHI Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician Program School of Health Sciences [email protected] Tammie Neall, M.S., MT (ASCP) Admissions/Advisement Coordinator School of Health Sciences [email protected]

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4 PROGRAM GOALS AND OUTCOMES VISION To recruit, retain and graduate self-directed, self-determined and market-ready citizens of the world who are change leaders in their respective fields of study. MISSION To attract, nurture and prepare market-ready Pharmacy Technicians through continuous improvement of all aspects of the educational program. The challenge is to develop integrative, experiential, and transferable learning outcomes that make for a fully competent and totally dynamic professional. PROGRAM GOALS 1. To develop a curriculum in Pharmacy Technology that prepares entry-level practitioners for the market place. 2. To establish clinical sites that provide for a variety of quality experiential learning. 3. To create shared interdisciplinary learning experiences for students with an emphasis on ethical and diversity issues. 4. To utilize a holistic approach to the management of client care. 5. To form linkages with professional organizations that will accept students as members. 6. To provide experiences for students that create opportunities for communication among other health care providers and the lay public. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1. To provide didactic, laboratory and experiential components of a pharmacy technician training program, thereby providing eligibility to students wishing to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. 2. To develop experimental, innovative and alternative approaches to implementing components of a technician training program. 3. To develop technicians who will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective and interpersonal working relationships with other members of the health care team. 4. To develop technicians who will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly orally, electronically, and in writing. 5. To develop technicians who will maintain an image appropriate to the profession of pharmacy to include ethical conduct, and be actively involved in professional organizations. 6. To develop technicians who display the requisite skills and knowledge needed to assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, drug use review, and departmental management. 1 P age

5 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon completion of the pharmacy technician certificate program graduates will be able to: 1. Utilize technical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their clinical/administrative performance. 2. Practice their profession on sound ethical values. 3. Promote and maintain cooperative and successful relationships between clients, pharmacists and other health care providers. 4. Promote advocacy of the profession through affiliations with professional organizations, marketing of professional skills, and by becoming vital members of the health care delivery system. 5. Obtain eligibility to sit for certification exams. 6. Practice the profession with the recognition of, and sensitivity to, cultural and socioeconomic differences. 7. Demonstrate effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with clients and their families, colleagues, other health care providers, and the public. 8. Participate in continuing education and the development of new knowledge and skills. 9. Make a substantial contribution to the quality of health care in the United States and globally. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK Current changes in the role of pharmacist have placed an increased responsibility on support personnel (pharmacy technicians) available to pharmacists. Certification of pharmacy technicians is becoming a requirement for employment. Employers are seeking competent, well-trained pharmacy technicians who meet the overall competencies that are outlined by the goals and objectives of areas of job responsibility given by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The increasing clinical emphasis of pharmacists responsibilities, the increasing pharmacy workload due to our aging population, and the increased need to control health care costs make the employment outlook for well-trained pharmacy technicians very good. Pharmacy technicians may perform many of the same duties as pharmacists; however, a pharmacist must check all of the technicians work before the medication can be dispensed. Pharmacy technicians are employed in hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, home health care pharmacies, nursing home pharmacies, and mail-order prescription pharmacies. In addition, some pharmacy technicians are employed in nontraditional settings by medical insurance companies, drug wholesale companies, pharmaceutical companies, and in education. According to the wage data from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), the latest wage and salary data for pharmacy technicians are as follows: General medical and surgical hospitals: $13.86/hr. -- $26,611/yr. Grocery stores: $12.78/hr. -- $24,531/yr. Pharmacies and drug stores: $11.50/hr. -- $21,504/yr. Other (Managed care pharmacies): $16.00/hr. -- $30,720/yr. 2 P age

6 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM College Admission Information Students who wish to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program at Anne Arundel Community College should indicate the Pharmacy Technician Field of Study (CRT.IHE.PHAR-TECH) and the goal as Certificate Seeking on the College Admission Application or Student Academic Program Change Form available in Counseling, Advising and Retention Services (CARS). To facilitate enrollment, bring a copy of ACT, SAT, or advanced placement scores and unofficial college transcripts to CARS. Students who transfer should follow the usual procedures for sending official transcripts to the college Records office. Students can apply to Anne Arundel Community College online at Paper copies of the college application are available in the college s Admissions office upon request. Advising New students should contact Counseling, Advising and Retention Services at and/or the Pharmacy Technician program coordinator at Students who are transferring general education requirements should have official transcripts sent directly to the college Records office. In order to facilitate evaluation of transfer credits to meet academic requirements, official transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions of higher education must be submitted in a timely manner. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Information Session Attendance at an information session is required. Please call for dates and times or view the schedule by visiting No registration; no cost. High School Graduate or Equivalency Official high school transcript or official GED equivalency certificate must be submitted to the Health Sciences Admissions/Advisement Office, FLRS 100, to verify high school graduation, GED, and SAT/ACT scores if applicable. Please have the institution mail the official transcript directly to the college. Satisfactory Academic Standing Students must have a minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at this college to be considered for selection to the Pharmacy Technician program. 3 P age

7 English Students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 111, 115 or 121 as evidenced by one of the following: Satisfactory ACT or SAT scores according to the college standard. If available, please submit a copy of the scores to the Records office. OR Satisfactory scores on the English Placement Test.* OR Successful completion of noncredit developmental English requirements as determined by ACT, SAT or English Placement Test scores.* OR Transfer of credits for ENG 111 from other institutions or credits awarded on basis of CLEP, advanced placement exam or honors English course.* Arithmetic Students must demonstrate proficiency in arithmetic by achieving a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test * All students must take this test. Only one retake of the test is allowed. Students receiving a score of less than 27 on the retake must enroll in MAT 005 and complete it with a grade of C or better. A grade of C or better in MAT 005 will meet the requirement for the Arithmetic Placement Test. If a student took the former Health Professions Arithmetic Placement test prior to June 1, 2009 and scored a 19 out of 25 or better, that score will be sufficient. * English and Math Placement Tests may be taken in the Testing Center (for times and location, call ). Information on CLEP is available in the Testing Center. Additional Information Remedial and tutorial services are available to students; call The program provides practical hands-on experience. Students must be prepared to complete RXN 275, which has a requirement of nonpaid hours of clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for certification examination. Must be 18 years or older by the first day of class to register for RXN P age

8 CURRICULUM SEQUENCE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN COURSE SEQUENCE* Fall Term Course CSI 112 Computing and Information Technology... 4 MDA 113 Medical Terminology... 3 RXN 111 Introduction to Pharmacy and the Health Care System. 2 RXN 112 Pharmacy Law and Ethics... 2 *BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body or } BIO 232 Human Biology or +BIO 234 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Total Credit Hours * Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121. Consult program coordinator for math eligibility. BIO 231 is a prerequisite for BIO BIO 101 and BIO 233 are prerequisites for BIO 234. Spring Term (First 10 weeks) RXN 210 Pharmaceutical Calculations... 3 RXN 211 Pharmacology for Health Professions... 3 RXN 212 Pharmaceutical Preparations and Techniques... 3 RXN 213 Pharmacy Operations and Prescription Processing... 3 Total Credit Hours Spring Term (Second 5 weeks) RXN 215 Professional Development Seminar... 1 RXN 275 Pharmacy Practicum... 5 Total Credit Hours... 6 Total Program Credit Hours IMPORTANT: All pharmacy technician program students must receive a minimum grade of C in each pharmacy technician course. Students who receive a final grade below C in any pharmacy technician course will be awarded a grade of F in that course. 5 P age

9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MDA 113 Medical Terminology 3 credit hours Three hours weekly; one term Learn medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and medical abbreviations. Utilize concepts presented in a body systems approach that emphasizes key anatomical and physiological terms. Additional topics include pathology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment modalities. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 11 or ENG 115 or ENG 121. CSI 112 Computing and Information Technology 4 credit hours Four hours of lecture and directed laboratory weekly; one term. Learn computing and information technology concepts and skills that are fundamental to social, personal, business and academic environments. Learn about the Internet, networking, hardware, software, security, privacy, ethics and emerging technologies. Participate in hands-on labs using Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations, and the Windows operating system. Designed for the nonmajor. Lab fee $25. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121. Note: Credit is not given for both CSI 112 and CSI 113. BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body 4 credit hours Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term. Learn the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Surveys major systems of the body, cells and tissues. Considers clinical disorders of major systems. Lab fee $30. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121 and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005. Note: Credit is not given for both BIO 230 and any of the following: BIO 231, BIO 232, BIO 233 or BIO 234. Students enrolled in the EMT-P, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coding and Therapeutic Massage certificate programs and Medical Transcription and Personal Trainer letter of recognition programs should consult their program adviser for math eligibility. BIO 232 Human Biology 2 4 credit hours Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term A study of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Additional topics include body fluid composition, acid-base balance, electrolytes and early human development. Lab fee $30 Prerequisite: BIO 231 and eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121. BIO 234 Anatomy and Physiology 2 4 credit hours Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term A study of the histology, gross anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and early human development. Lab fee $30 Prerequisite: BIO 233 and eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121. RXN 111 Introduction to Pharmacy and the Health Care System 2 credit hours Two hours weekly; one term Introduces the role of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician in the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Become familiar with different systems of health care and the scope of pharmacy practice within these systems. Also, gain an understanding of the historical developments of the pharmacy profession. Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligibility and achieving a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or completion of MAT 005 with a C or better. 6 P age

10 RXN 112 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 2 credit hours Two hours weekly; one term Addresses the legal and ethical responsibilities of the pharmacy technician. Discuss issues of informed drug consent, drug control and regulatory standards in pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligibility and achieving a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or completion of MAT 005 with a C or better. RXN 210 Pharmaceutical Calculations 3 credit hours Three hours weekly; one term Offers the essential math concepts and skills that are used on the job by the pharmacy technician. The content includes pharmacy calculations, conversions, measurements, drug preparations and application of equations including calculations required for IV, unit doses and solution preparations for both adult and pediatric patient populations. Prerequisite: RXN 111 and RXN 112, CSI 112, MDA 113, and BIO 230 or BIO 232 or BIO 234 or permission of the department coordinator. Corequisite: RXN 211, RXN 212 and RXN 213. RXN 211 Pharmacology for Health Professions 3 credit hours Three hours weekly; one term Presents a basic understanding of pharmacology that is designed for health professions programs. Discusses drugs according to their therapeutic applications. The course adopts a systems approach to the physiology and related diseases, which are studied in relation to the pharmacology of the drugs. Prerequisite: RXN 111, RXN 112, CSI 112, MDA 113, BIO 230 or BIO 232 or BIO 234 or permission of the department coordinator. Corequisite: RXN 210, RXN 212 and RXN 213 or permission of the department coordinator. RXN 212 Pharmaceutical Preparations and Techniques 3 credit hours 30 hours lecture and 15 hours laboratory weekly; one term Learn the terminology, equipment and principles of extemporaneous compounding. Become familiar with principles of parenteral admixture services and medication administration. Lab fee $120. Prerequisite: RXN 111, RXN 112, CSI 112, MDA 113, and BIO 230 or BIO 232 or BIO 234 or permission of the department coordinator. Corequisite: RXN 210, RXN 211 and RXN 213. RXN 213 Pharmacy Operations and Prescription Processing 3 credit hours 30 hours lecture and 15 hours laboratory weekly; one term Learn the operation of a pharmacy dispensing system. Specific emphasis is placed on the management of pharmaceuticals and drug distribution systems. Lab fee $120. Prerequisite: RXN 111, RXN 112, CSI 112, MDA 113, and BIO 230 or BIO 232 or BIO 234 or permission of the department coordinator. Corequisite: RXN 210, RXN 211 and RXN 212. RXN 215 Professional Development Seminar 1 credit hour One hour weekly; one term Learn the marketing skills and job preparation necessary to enter the workplace. Includes a certification exam review. Prerequisite: RXN 210, RXN 211, RXN 212 and RXN 213 with a minimum grade of C in each course. Corequisite: RXN P age

11 RXN 275 Pharmacy Practicum 5 credit hours 225 hours clinical; one term Gain experience in different pharmacy settings. Students will be expected to utilize abilities learned previously in the RXN curriculum. Prerequisite: RXN 210, RXN 211, RXN 212, RXN 213 with a minimum grade of C in each course. Corequisite: RXN P age

12 Technical Standard Requirement 1. All Pharmacy Technician students will be required to submit a Health Examination Record. Once a physician certifies that the candidate meets the technical standard requirement (defined in #2 below) as established by the department within the scope of practice of the profession, and the department receives and concurs with the physician s certification, the candidate will be considered as having met the technical standard requirement. 2. Qualification: Good physical and mental health. Admission Criteria: Student must be free of contagion and possess sufficient stamina with or without reasonable accommodations and mental stability to fulfill the requirements of the program and the customary requirements of the profession: Work for 8-12 hours performing physical tasks requiring sufficient strength and motor coordination without jeopardy to patient and student safety as, for example, bending, lifting, turning and ambulating patients. Perform fine movements and be able to manipulate instruments and wide variety of equipment according to established procedure and standards of speed and accuracy. Establish and work toward goals in a consistently responsible, realistic manner. Have auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs (for example: communicate verbally, in an effective manner, with patients and other personnel). Have visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for patient care (for example: read and process patient related information like patient charts and requisitions). Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening All health sciences students who are offered admission and/or clinical placement will be required to submit to a complete criminal background check and urine drug screen. All student applicants final acceptance in the program shall be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and of a urine drug screen.* All letters of acceptance shall state that the acceptance is conditional and contingent on submission to a criminal background check and urine drug screen as may be required by the program that results in satisfactory reports. If an accepted student tests positive for an illegal or un-prescribed drug, the student shall be denied admission or terminated from any health sciences program. Separate, additional criminal background checks and urine drug screens may be required by clinical sites prior to placements. Students with an unsuccessful background check or urine screening who are denied by a clinical site that is required to meet program competencies shall be dismissed from the program and their registrations shall be withdrawn from courses related to the program of study. If the student tests positive for an illegal or un-prescribed drug, the student shall be denied admission or terminated from any health sciences program even if a denied placement was not required to meet program competencies. Successful reports of criminal background checks and urine drug screens do not assure eligibility for specific clinical site placement, program completion, and/or eligibility to sit for professional licensure/board examinations. Students are reminded that licensing boards for certain health care occupations and professions may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program course work if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or has been convicted of, or pleads guilty, or pleads nolo contendere or the like to a felony or other serious crime. 9 P age

13 Successful completion of a health sciences program of study at Anne Arundel Community College does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant health care occupation. Students may be automatically denied admission or, if enrolled, dismissed from the program if they have not been truthful or have provided inaccurate information on the application or on any other form or submission. Students who have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Health Sciences Admissions Office at [email protected]. * Notwithstanding the statements herein regarding urine drug screens, as of September 2010, only certain programs will be requiring drug screening. AACC shall inform students which programs presently require them. However, AACC, at any time, has the right, upon notice, to require any and all students in any and all programs to comply with drug screening. NOTE: Licensing boards for certain health care occupations, including Pharmacy Technician, may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program course work, if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. If applicable, it is recommended to contact the Maryland Board of Pharmacy for clarification at PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: AACC will only accept criminal background checks performed by a college approved vendor. Criminal background checks are completed online and must be paid for by the student. Information and instructions are given to applicants once accepted. International Students Foreign educated students must have their college and high school transcripts evaluated by one of the following credential evaluators. AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) at ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) at WES (World Education Services) at This evaluation must be done prior to evaluation by the Records office at Anne Arundel Community College. Please be advised that this process may take several weeks. ALL international students whose native language is not English must successfully pas the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 550 (213 is the equivalent computer score and 79 is the equivalent Internet-based score) or must have completed the ENG 111/112, ENG 115/116, or ENG 121 course sequence with grades of C or higher prior to applying to the Pharmacy Technician program. Anne Arundel Community College s code for TOEFL is CPR Certification Conditionally accepted students must successfully complete the American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR for Health Care Providers course. CPR certification must be valid through completion of program. Photo Identification Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their MD Driver s license or a photocopy of a government-issued photo I.D. attached to their application to the program. 10 P age

14 APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS Pharmacy Technician applications are available on campus in Florestano 100 and on the college website. Eligible students desiring entry must return the completed application to the School of Health Sciences (FLRS 100) by March 15 th application deadline. If application deadline falls on a weekend, then applications will be accepted until the close of business the next business day. Late applications will be rank ordered according to the date received and reviewed on a spaceavailable basis. Students eligible to submit applications for selection are those who have completed all of the academic requirements pertaining to English and arithmetic. The applications will be reviewed and students will receive a letter regarding the status of their applications. Eligible applicants will receive a letter after the spring selection assigning them to one of the following categories: Conditional Acceptance or Wait List Status. Conditional Acceptance: Applicants who have met the academic and admission requirements and have been selected. Final acceptance into the program shall be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and satisfactory completion of a health examination record. Conditional Acceptance candidates must submit a completed health exam record and criminal background check. Wait List: In the event that there are more qualified applicants than seats available, qualified applicants not initially chosen for conditional acceptance will be placed on a wait list in rank order and notified of selection if and when a seat becomes available. Final acceptance will be given to those applicants who have competed ALL conditional requirements. Selection will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Final acceptance letters and registration forms will be mailed to the student. May 2014 Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30 days notice. For information on AACC s compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Kelly Koermer, J.D., federal compliance officer, at or Maryland Relay P age

15 TESTING CENTER LOCATIONS Arnold Location: Student Union Building (SUN 240) Phone: Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed Arundel Mills Location: Arundel Mills (AMIL 112) Phone: [email protected] Hours: Monday Thursday: 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Glen Burnie Town Center Location: Glen Burnie Town Center (GBTC 208) Phone: [email protected] Hours: Monday: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Thursday: 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Fort Meade: Call for appointment and location Military I.D. Required MUST PRESENT A PHOTO ID AT ALL LOCATIONS Please check for college closings. MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH ACCUPLACER TEST PREPARATION and SAMPLE: Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30 days notice. For information on AACC s compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Kelly Koermer, J.D., federal compliance officer, at or Maryland Relay P age

16 PRACTICE PROBLEMS FOR THE ARITHMETIC PLACEMENT TEST The Arithmetic Placement Test is designed to determine whether a student has sufficient arithmetic skills. The following problems are similar to those given on the screening test. If you take some time to practice, your score will surely be higher. The answers to the problems appear at the end of this material. The screening test is timed (1 hour) so your practice should be for accuracy and speed. There are thirtysix problems on the test and a score of 27 or better is passing. Only one retake of the test is allowed. Students who are not successful in the retake must enroll in MAT 005. Standard four function calculators will be provided by the testing center. No personal calculators will be permitted. Whole Number Arithmetic: x 27 15) 3105 Arithmetic of Fractions: 5. Write the lowest terms: Circle the largest fraction: 4 or 7 or Add: Multiply: 2 1 x Divide: Mary used 2 of her savings to make a down payment on a new car. If her 3 savings were $2,400, how much did she put down? Decimal / Exponent Arithmetic: 11. Write in decimal form: Add: Multiply: 360 x 1.2 (OVER) 13 P age

17 14. Which number is the largest? x , 0.001, 0.07, Percents: 3 10 is equal to? 17. Divide: Express: 37% as a decimal 19. Express: 0.03 as a percent 20. Express: 13% as a fraction 21. If 40% of the thirty patients in a certain clinic have headaches, how many have headaches? Ratio and Proportion: 22. What should r be in order to have r = 18? If it takes 4 cups of water to fill three glasses, how many cups will be needed to fill nine of the same glasses? 24. In a rural county 350 residents signed up for the armed forces. The breakdown of numbers for each branch is found in the table below. What percent of residents signed up for the Air Force? ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINES A farmer tries to save space by putting cows and sheep altogether in a ratio 3:4 respectively. If the farmer gets 15 cows how many sheep must have to keep the same ratio? Determine the value of X/Y in the following: 26. 3:2 = X:6 27. X = = 25 7 X = X = X 31. Evaluate: 10x 6y, if x = 0. 9 and y = P age

18 Graph Interpretation: A buoy is bouncing up and down on the waves. The following graph depicts its elevation over a certain period of time. Elevation (in) Time ( in seconds) 32. What is the buoy elevation at 3 seconds? 33. Referring to the graph above, what is the independent variable? Resources: 1. Math Center: Lower level of Truxal Library. Math professors or tutors available (free) Monday-Thursday 9-8:30 p.m., Friday 9-4:00 p.m., Saturday 9-3:00 p.m. (limited summer hours). 2. Peer Math Tutors: Fill out application in Testing & Tutoring Center. Service is free and available throughout the year. Academic Support Center Information: Call for specific days and times: Arnold Campus (410) Arundel Center North, Glen Burnie Town Center (410) Arundel Mills Center, Room 112 (410) Army Education Center, Fort Meade (410) There is no fee to take the placement test. Students must bring a valid photo ID and know their social security number. 15 P age