PHARM 230: Externship III

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Class Program
Pharmacology
Credits
3
Clinical Hours 60
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Course ID
089315
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Application of knowledge and skills in an unpaid experience in specialty pharmacy setting. 

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

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

  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 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
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. 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

  4. 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. 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

Core Topics

Chemotherapy Rotation:

  1. Students will be able to explain the risks involved in exposure to hazardous drugs, including the possible relationship between environmental contamination and drug uptake into the body.
  2. Students define proper aseptic techniques in the handling of hazardous drugs and will be able to describe environmental and ventilation controls used to reduce exposure to hazardous drugs.
  3. Students will review current recommendations regarding the use of PPE for the safe handling of hazardous drugs during compounding.

Home Infusion/340B/Prior Authorization Rotation:

  1. The pharmacy technician will be able to explain the technician’s role in home infusion services, including compounding, supplies, and the importance of documentation.
  2. Students will be able to define 340B services including covered entities, qualification of coverage for both pharmacies and patients, and give a general overview of the 340B process
  3. Students will gain an understanding of prior authorization, refill requests, and the technicians’ role in the prescription fulfillment process.  

Compounding Rotation: 

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of USP <795> guidelines, including proper PPE, documentation, and cleaning procedures in a compounding pharmacy setting
  2. Students will perform duties within their scope including documentation, prescription filling, and non-sterile compounding.
  3. Students will be able to identify common pharmacy equipment and compounding procedures used in a specialty pharmacy.