Pharmacy Technician Curriculum
Class meets 2 times per week for 6 hours for 6 weeks
Online course modules cover math practice, dosage calculations, fluids and imbalances, Electrolyte and acid base equilibria
75 hours of in class work and 40 hoursof online
Textbook: Davis Drug Guide 14th edition
Introduction to Pharmacy
An Introduction to Pharmacy introduces the student to the past, present and future of pharmacy practice. Key attributes and skills of the professional pharmacy technician are covered, as well as foundational concepts on communication, customer service, patient care, pharmacy law and professional ethics.
Lessons include:
· History of Pharmacy Practice
· Future of Pharmacy Practice
· The Professional Pharmacy Technician
· Communication & Customer Care
· Pharmacy Law & Ethics
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Introduction to Pharmacology
An Introduction to Pharmacology introduces the student key concepts for pharmacy technicians, including: terminology, abbreviations, dosage formulations and administration, how the body and drugs work and drug classifications. The topics covered in this course are instrumental for a solid understanding of material covered in subsequent courses.
Lessons include:
· Terminology & Abbreviations
· Dosage Formulations & Administration
· The Body & Drugs
· Drug Classifications
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Pharmacy Technician Practice 101
Pharmacy Technician Practice 101 focuses on retail, or community-based, pharmacy practice. Students will review the characteristics of community-based pharmacies and the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technicians that work in them. This course also covers important topics such as inventory management, extemperaneous compounding and special considerations for pediatric and neonatal patients.
Lessons include:
· Retail Pharmacy
· Inventory Management
· Introduction to Compounding
· Pediatric & Neonatal Patients
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Pharmacy Calculations 101
A solid understanding of basic arithmetic and specific calculation methods is necessary for today's pharmacy technician. Nearly every aspect of drug dispensing requires a consideration of numbers. Pharmacy Calculations 101 starts from the beginning with a review of basic math skills which are required for more advanced calculations and also covers measurement systems, and the various forms of dosage calculations.
Lessons include:
· Basic Math Skills
· Measurement Systems
· Dosage Calculations
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Pharmacology 101
Pharmacology 101 provides an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology, common diseases, and treatments associated with various body systems, including the skin, eyes, ears, GI system, musculoskeletal system and respiratory system.
Lessons include:
· The Skin
· Eyes and Ears
· The Gastrointestinal System
· The Musculoskeletal System
· The Respiratory System
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Pharmacy Technician Practice 201
Pharmacy Technician Practice 201 focuses on health-system, or institutional-based, pharmacy practice. Students will review the characteristics of health-system-based pharmacies and the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technicians that work in them. This course also covers important topics such as pharmacy technology, sterile product preparation and issues related to geriatric patients.
Lessons include:
· Health-System Pharmacy
· Technology in the Pharmacy
· Sterile Products
· Geriatric Patients
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Pharmacy Calculations 201
Pharmacy Calculations 201 builds upon the material covered in Pharmacy Calculations 101 and expands into the more advanced and complex mathematical procedures completed by pharmacy technicians. Specifically, this course covers solving concentrations, dilutions, alligations and parenteral dosage/administration calculations.
Lessons include:
· Concentrations and Dilutions
· Alligations
· Parenteral Calculations
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Pharmacology 201
Pharmacology 201 is a continuation of Pharmacology 101 and provides an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology, common diseases, and treatments associated with various the cardiovascular, circulatory and lymph systems, the immune system, the renal system, the endocrine system, the reproductive system and the nervous system.
Lessons include:
· The Cardiovascular, Circulatory and Lymph Systems
· The Immune System
· The Renal System
· The Endocrine System
· The Reproductive System
· The Nervous System
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Grading
The grade for each course is broken down as the following:
Assignments / 40%
Tests / 25%
Final Exam / 25%
Passing Score / 85% or higher
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List of equipment: Supplied by the school
- Syringes/needles
- Tubes,
- Pill crusher
- Medication vials
- Simulated pills
- Flasks
- Graduated cylinders
- Balance scale/grams/milligrams/micrograms
- Glass vials
- Goggles
- IV bags 0.9 Normal Saline/ 1000mL/ 250mL’s
List of equipment supplied by the students:
1. Purple scrubs
2. Knee length lab coat
3. Box of non latex gloves
4. Textbook (Davis Drug Guide)
Instructor Position Description
Instruct students in pharmacy technician curriculum, prepare medication, IV bags
Instructor License or Certification requirements
Instructor should be a Registered Nurse, or Pharmacy Technician with 2-4 years experience in the field.
Health Inspection not necessary
Medical waste Producing facility (already on record)