PHARM 220: Community Externship

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Class Program
Pharmacy Technician
Credits
3
Clinical Hours 60
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

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Utilize effective communication, both written and verbal, and demonstrate ethical conduct fitting for a pharmacy professional. 

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  2. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  2. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct

  2. Apply federal and state laws to pharmacy practice while assisting the pharmacist in the patient care process. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

  3. Apply patient and medication safety practices to the pharmacy technician role. 

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy,
    Documentation
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate problem-solving skills with regard to medication errors, patient intake, and pharmacy practice

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct

  2. Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of pharmacy calculations, medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy compounding, and basic pharmacy operations

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking,
    Quantitative Reasoning
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

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.