PHARM 230: Externship III

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Class Program

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089315

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Application of knowledge and skills in an unpaid experience in a hospital, community or similar pharmacy setting.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program or Instructor Permission

Apply classroom theory to actual practice and proficiency in hazardous drug compounding technical skills.

Demonstrate and maintain competence in proper aseptic technique in the handling of hazardous drugs.

Demonstrate acceptable work practices for handling hazardous drugs.

Demonstrate team participation skills by exhibiting a positive attitude, showing initiative and assisting others when appropriate.

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