This course simulates daily activities in pharmaceutical practice settings. Topics include: order entry processes, medication distribution systems, inventory, prescription processing, billing, repackaging, floor stock and controlled substance distribution, pharmaceutical computer systems, utilization of drug information resources and proper communication techniques.
Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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Apply federal and state laws to pharmacy practice while assisting the pharmacist in the patient care process.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningInquiryInformation Literacy -
Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
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Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten Expression -
Apply federal and state laws to pharmacy practice while assisting the pharmacist in the patient care process.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningInquiryInformation Literacy -
Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
-
Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten Expression -
Apply federal and state laws to pharmacy practice while assisting the pharmacist in the patient care process.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningInquiryInformation Literacy -
Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
-
Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingQuantitative ReasoningCommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInquiryInformation Literacy -
Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingInquiryInformation LiteracyDocumentation
Core Topics
- Personal/interpersonal knowledge and skills.
- Foundational professional knowledge and skills.
- Processing and handling of medications and medication orders.
- Patient- and medication-safety.
- Technology and informatics.
- Regulatory issues.