Pharmacy - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (PHRM 1000)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00

Description: This course uses active-learning and interactive strategies to introduce students to skills needed as a pharmacy technician. You will learn how to process prescriptions including necessary calculations. You will also differentiate the roles of a pharmacy technician and pharmacist; compare and contrast retail and institutional pharmacy settings; apply pharmacy laws, regulations, and ethics; evaluate benefits and limitations of prescription insurance coverage; and practice professional behavior.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review, and departmental management and in monitoring the practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards
2. Receive and screen prescription/medication orders for completeness and authenticity and prepare medications for distribution
3. Initiate, verify, assist in the adjudication of, and collect payment and/or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods
4. Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities, maintain an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy, and communicate clearly

Prerequisites: 

Placement score into MATH 0060.