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Dec 03, 2024
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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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:
- Importance of Pharmacy Technician Certification
- Pharmacy Calculations
- Pharmacology for Technicians
- Pharmacy Law and Regulations
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Medication Safety
- Pharmacy Quality Assurance
- Medication Order and Entry Process
- Pharmacy Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement
- Pharmacy Information System Usage and Application
- Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
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:
- 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.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024
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