PHAR 126B - Pharmacy Technician Practicum

Credits: 7

Description
This course is designed to provide students with on-site supervised experiential training in a regional pharmacy. The focus of this training will be on the role and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians; to include professionalism, prescription processing, customer service, and pharmacy operations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comply with state, federal and local laws, regulations, and professional standards in all work-related activities.
Communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
Adhere to safety, security, and quality assurance practices.
Evaluate a written prescription or medication order for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity
Utilize information technology to input, store, retrieve, and transmit of data.
Employ proper technique in the preparation, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical compounds and sterile admixtures.
Monitor and control the inventory of medications, equipment, and devices.

Prerequisite: PHAR 101B and PHAR 105B and PHAR 110B all with a grade of C or higher