PHM 101 - Introduction to Pharmacy

• Profession of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Laws, Regulations, and Standards
• Drug and Supplement Development
• Routes of Administration and Dosage Formulations
• Community Pharmacy Dispensing
• Prescription Drug Insurance in Health Care
• Business of Community Pharmacy

• Basic 4-function calculator
• Pen with black or blue ink

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

1. Describe the evolution of pharmacy practice and drug development.
2. Describe and evaluate the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician and explain how technician roles support and complement the pharmacist’s responsibilities across various pharmacy practice settings.
3. Identify and interpret major federal and state legislative acts governing pharmacy practice.
4. Differentiate among common dosage forms and routes of administration, and apply this knowledge to ensure accurate medication preparation, dispensing, and safe patient-care practices.
5. Describe overall community pharmacy operations and the general responsibilities of the pharmacy technician within their scope of practice.
6. Summarize the various aspects of commercial and government issuance and how they work.
7. Describe the roles, responsibilities, and limitations of the pharmacy technician in the business of community pharmacy.
8. Demonstrate community pharmacy procedures.

• Identity Verification
• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Orientation and Support
• Proctored Exams

• 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