Course Outline
Each course (Unit) is comprised of multiple lessons, which include various activities, including lesson objectives, lesson overview, reading assignments, lesson review questions, activities (such as case studies, labs, critical thinking exercises), a discussion forum assignment, web challenges and a lesson exam. Students are required to complete ALL assignments listed.
Students will be given access to each course after successful completion (70% or higher) of the preceeding course.
Course Details
Pharmacy Technician Practice 201
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 concetrations, dilutions, alligations and parenteral dosage/administration calculations.
Lessons include:
- Concentrations and Dilutions
- Alligations
- Parenteral Calculations
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
During the final course of the program, students will prepare for national certification and prepare for entering the pharmacy technician career field. This course provides instruction on how to evaluate your career path options, writing professional resumes and how to properly handle job interviews. In addition, students will put their education into practice by completing a pharmacy technician externship...obtaining hands-on training and real world experience.
Lessons include:
- Preparing for Certification
- Exploring Your Career Path Options
- Resumes and Interviews
- Pharmacy Externship(s) - 120 Hours
The grade for each course is broken down as the following:
| Participation (discussion forums) |
10 % |
| Assignments | 40% |
| Tests | 25% |
| Final Exam |
25% |
| Passing Score |
70% or higher |
