Pharmacy Law and Ethics Common Course Outline

Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Common Course Outline

Course Information
Organization / South Central College
Developers / Heather Milton and Summer Gioffre
Development Date / 3/23/2011
Course Number / PHRM 1008
Potential Hours of Instruction / 32
Total Credits / 2

Description
In this course, students will learn general practices related to state and federal laws and subjects as they pertain to pharmacy. This course will also cover content related to the role of the pharmacy technician in practice standards and ethical principles. This course is intended to satisfy goals 7,11,16,17,18,19,21,27 and 29 of the model curriculum for pharmacy technician training, developed by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Prerequisites: None

Types of Instruction
Instruction Type / Contact Hours / Credits
Lecture / 32 / 2
Prerequisites
None

Exit Learning Outcomes

Institutional Core Competencies
A. / Critical Thinking
B. / Professionalism
C. / Citizenship
Competencies
1. / Describe the concepts of laws, regulations and professional standards.
Learning Objectives
a.Describe the concepts of federal and state pharmacy drug laws.
b.Explain the importance of the pharmacy's compliance with the federal, state and local laws.
c.List the possible consequences of violating the federal, state and local pharmacy laws.
d.Demonstrate the ability to locate pharmacy practice laws.
2. / Define the concept of ethics in pharmacy practice.
Learning Objectives
a.Define the term "ethics"
b.Compare and contrast ethics and laws
c.Compare the difference between ethics, morals and values.
d.Follow the Code of Ethics established by the APhA for Pharmacists and the Code of Ethics established by the AAPT/PTA for Pharmacy Technicians
e.Define the Patient Bill of Rights and how it relates to proper ethical practice.
3. / Identify federal regulations of drug products
Learning Objectives
a.Describe why the practice of pharmacy is governed by a series of laws, regulations and rules enforced by the government related to drug products
b.Demonstrate and list which medications belong to which federal and state schedule
c.Explain labeling requirements for prescription packages.
d.Explain the various levels of drug recalls and the processes involved.
e.Define the FDA drug approval process of new drugs.
4. / List the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations related to controlled substances.
Learning Objectives
a.Determine if a controlled substance prescription is valid.
b.Explain the labeling and packaging requirements of the DEA for controlled substances.
c.Demonstrate the storage requirements for controlled substances.
d.Explain proper forms and processes for ordering, receiving, selling, returning or destruction of controlled substances.
5. / Demonstrate understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA)
Learning Objectives
a.Apply patient rights related to HIPAA
b.Describe the effects of HIPPA related to Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
c.Demonstrate confidentiality of patients rights.
d.Apply the OBRA and HIPAA laws in typical pharmacy interactions.
6. / Follow workplace safety laws and regulations
Learning Objectives
a.Apply the OSHA laws in the pharmacy workplace setting.
b.Explain the Workman's Compensation laws.
c.Apply safety procedures related to blood born pathogens
d.Demonstrate proper handwashing techniques.
e.Determine and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment.
7. / Demonstrate basic safety standards required in a pharmacy
Learning Objectives
a.Explain the role of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in regards to safety within healthcare settings.
b.Differentiate between bloodborne, airborne, and nosocomial transmission of diseases and infections.
c.Demonstrate proper handwashing technique.
d.Choose proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when presented with various scenarios.
e.Explain the three main areas of an incident report and the importance of completing incident reports.
f.Illustrate three situations a pharmacy should have a documented Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for and what an appropriate plan would be for each of the three situations.
g.Describe classifications, storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
8. / Describe the authority of the State Board of Pharmacy
Learning Objectives
a.Compare and contrast Minnesota's state board of pharmacy regulations with other states.
b.Compare how state laws differ from federal laws.
c.Determine the MN licensing and registration requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
d.Apply permitted acts and responsibilities for a pharmacy technician.