2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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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
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 2021-2022
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