PHAR 101B - Pharmacy Techniques

Credits: 4

Description
To provide an overview of pharmaceutical preparation and compounding techniques. Topics including dosage forms, facilities and equipment, aseptic technique, quality control, and record keeping.

Student Learning Outcomes

Employ procedures and regulations related to proper retail and institutional pharmacy practice.
Evaluate written prescriptions and medication orders for completeness.
Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
Select the appropriate devices, containers, and equipment needed for the compounding, repackaging, or labeling of prescriptions or bulk medications.
Exercise proper procedures and techniques in the compounding of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations; to include appropriate quality controls and record keeping.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program