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Dec 22, 2024
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PHT 2012 - Pharmacy Practice and Lab II
Clock Hours: 128
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:
- Distinguish roles of pharmacist and Pharmacy Technology.
- Recognize the basic workflow process within institutional settings.
- Recognize and provide examples of evolving pharmacy practice roles (e.g. medication reconciliation).
- Categorize dosage forms and routes of administration.
- Identify the elements of a prescription order
- Recognize the various drug reference materials used in a pharmacy setting (e.g. FDA Orange Book, Drug Facts & Comparisons, package inserts etc.).
- Identify the agencies and laws governing pharmacy practice
- Describe the process of inventory control, comparing and contrasting inventories with special procedures (e.g. controlled substances, hazardous medications, etc.).
- Describe inventory procedures such as recalls, short-dated medications, rotating stock, etc.
- Identify the regulations for sterile compounding (e.g. USP Chapter <797> and USP <800>), preparation and documentation of compounds prepared.
- Identify the tools and techniques used in sterile compounding.
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection control procedures including handwashing, cleaning, use of protective equipment and supplies, and other processes commonly encountered in a healthcare setting.
- Identify the types of medication error, error prevention strategies, error reporting systems, and other relevant safety concepts.
- Review pharmacy math as it pertains to institutional pharmacy practice, compounding, and medication safety.
- Achieve American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification
- Demonstrate understanding of employment application and hiring process, prepare a resume and cover letter, and complete mock job interviews.
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