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Aug 06, 2026
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PHM 173 - Pharmacy Technician Practicum III Lab Hours: 9 Credits: 3
Description: This course includes practical experience in a working pharmacy environment.
Prerequisite(s): Take PHM 101 , PHM 110 , PHM 112 , PHM 113 , PHM 114 , and PHM 124 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): Take PHM 175 . Course Topics:
- Professional behaviors and ethical conduct of a pharmacy technician
- Processing and Handling of Medications and Medication Orders
- Patient Care, Quality, and Safety Knowledge and Skills
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge and Skills
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
- Lab jacket with program patch
- Clinical uniform with program patch
- Current SCC ID
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 professional behaviors and ethical conduct in all job-related activities.
- Accurately receive, process, and prepare products, prescriptions, and medication orders that are safe for patient use.
- Collect, organize, and record demographic and clinical information to assist pharmacists in the monitoring of medication therapy.
- Identify patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.
- Store and prepare a variety of medication products, including those requiring special handling and documentation in compliance with USP standards.
- Use current technology to ensure accuracy of medication dispensing.
- Demonstrate patient-safety and medication-safety practices.
- Assist pharmacists in the medication reconciliation process.
- Demonstrate point-of-care testing.
- Understands state and federal laws and regulations to pharmacy technician.
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 2026-2027
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