PHARM 110: Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Law

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Class Program

Pharmacology

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089303

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course provides an introductory instructional learning, simulation, and experience of an inpatient hospital setting to further develop their education and skills. Students review pharmacy law as it pertains to the practice of pharmacy in the state of Washington and federal regulations. Prerequisites: acceptance into the pharmacy technician program or instructor's signature.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Discuss the role of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist’s impact on patient care.

Define the laws of the state of Washington pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, and their impact upon pharmacy technicians.

Explain how Federal Laws including HIPAA and the CSA direct pharmacy practice in both inpatient and outpatient setting

Discuss requirements and reasoning for national accreditation of pharmacy technician programs. Focus on the importance of continued education

Core Topics

Patient care and the role of the pharmacist
Federal and state laws pertaining to pharmacy practice
Pharmacy technician training and licensure