PHM 103 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course is a study of the current laws and ethical practices appropriate to pharmacy and the role of patient services.

Prerequisite(s): Take PHM 101, PHM 110, PHM 112, and PHM 114 with a minimum Grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Introduction to Law
Principles of Liability
Ethics in Pharmacy Practice
Federal Regulation of Drug Products
Comprehensive Drug Abuse and Prevention Control Act: A Closer Look
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Workplace Safety Laws
State Laws and Pharmacy Practice
State Boards of Pharmacy and the Joint Commission

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Basic 4-function calculator
Pen with black or blue ink

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain why knowledge of the law is important to pharmacy technician.
Define malpractice as it relates to pharmacy technicians.
List the major points in the codes of ethics for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Discuss the role of pharmacist and technicians in following OSHA standards in the pharmacy.
Identify the significance of each controlled substance schedule.
Explain how the HIPAA Privacy Rule benefits the pharmacy and patients.
Describe the state boards of pharmacy.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021