May 06, 2024  
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Course/Program Inventory

PHT 2030 - Pharmacy Practice and Lab II



Clock Hours: 220

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Pharmacy Practice and Lab II

Course Description:
This course defines a Pharmacy Technology’s responsibilities and roles, an overview of pharmacy practice, and opportunities available to graduates of the Pharmacy Technology program. Students will learn the workflow process in a pharmacy setting. Students will become acquainted with prescriptions and medication orders, and will interpret, label, compound, and dispense prescriptions.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

  1. Distinguish roles of pharmacist and Pharmacy Technology.
  2. Recognize the basic workflow process within institutional settings.
  3. Recognize and provide examples of evolving pharmacy practice roles (e.g. medication reconciliation).
  4. Categorize dosage forms and routes of administration.
  5. Identify the elements of a prescription order
  6. Recognize the various drug reference materials used in a pharmacy setting (e.g. FDA Orange Book, Drug Facts & Comparisons, package inserts etc.).
  7. Identify the agencies and laws governing pharmacy practice
  8. Describe the process of inventory control, comparing and contrasting inventories with special procedures (e.g. controlled substances, hazardous medications, etc.).
  9. Describe inventory procedures such as recalls, short-dated medications, rotating stock, etc.
  10. Identify the regulations for sterile compounding (e.g. USP Chapter <797> and USP <800>), preparation and documentation of compounds prepared.
  11. Identify the tools and techniques used in sterile compounding.
  12. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control procedures including handwashing, cleaning, use of protective equipment and supplies, and other processes commonly encountered in a healthcare setting.
  13. Identify the types of medication error, error prevention strategies, error reporting systems, and other relevant safety concepts.
  14. Review pharmacy math as it pertains to institutional pharmacy practice, compounding, and medication safety.
  15. Achieve American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification
  16. Demonstrate understanding of employment application and hiring process, prepare a resume and cover letter, and complete mock job interviews.