PHM 175 - Pharmacy Technician Practicum

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 3

Description: This course provides a study of and introduction to the pharmacy in providing patient care services.

Prerequisite(s): Take PHM 103, PHM 113, PHM 124 and PHM 250 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisite(s): Take PHM 151.

Course Topics:

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

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:

Demonstrate commitment to excellence in the pharmacy profession and to continuing education and training.
Identify the most commonly prescribed medications, drug classifications, and dosage forms.
Recognize pharmacy laws and regulations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians.
Understand the requirements of sterile and nonsterile compounding.
Understand the importance of medication safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of contemporary setting.
Understand the medication order and entry process.
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technician’s in inventory management, pharmacy billing, and reimbursement.
Understand pharmacy information system usage and application.
Successfully complete the PTCB National Certification Exam for Pharmacy Technicians.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024