Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 SCC Catalog 
    
2026-2027 SCC Catalog

PHM 110 - Pharmacy Practice


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4

Description: This course provides a study of theory and practice in procuring, manipulating, and preparing drugs for dispensing.

Course Topics:
  • Extemporaneous, Nonsterile Compounding
  • Hospital Pharmacy Dispensing
  • Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, and Cleanroom Facilities
  • Sterile and Hazardous Compounding
  • Medication Safety
  • Professional Performance, Communication, and Ethics
  • Your Future in Pharmacy Practice

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop 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:
  1. Understand the roles and training requirements of pharmacy technicians in non-sterile compounding according to USP 795 standards and guidelines.
  2. Describe overall institutional pharmacy operations and general responsibilities of the pharmacy technician within their scope of practice.
  3. Recognize the importance of infection control and proper aseptic technique which is required for sterile compounding to prevent unnecessary contamination according to USP 797 standards and guidelines.
  4. Identify the general principles and preparation of sterile and hazardous compounding.
  5. Summarize the magnitude of medication errors, and general responsibilities of the pharmacy technician in their role to minimize or eliminate future errors.
  6. Describe the important roles of a pharmacy technician as a member of the customer care team, including the development of excellent professionalism and teamwork in pharmacy.
  7. Understand the importance of becoming a national certified pharmacy technician and the future advanced opportunities and requirements within the profession after certification.
  8. Demonstrate nonsterile compounding pharmacy procedures.
  9. Demonstrate institutional pharmacy procedures.

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


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2026-2027