PHARM 220: Community Externship

Class Program
Credits
3
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Course ID
089314
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Application of knowledge and skills in an unpaid experience in a community pharmacy setting.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

  1. The role a pharmacy technician in a community-based pharmacy setting.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to process medication orders completely, accurately and efficiently (interpretation, selection of product, and labeling).
  3. The role of a pharmacy technician in demonstrating effective communication skills during interactions with patients, coworkers, and other health care professionals.
  4. The role of pharmacy technicians in dealing with and handling issues that occur in a community-based pharmacy setting.