Pharmacy Technician Certification Review Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PHRA-1143-001 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review

Prerequisites

Corequisite: PHRA 1166

Course Description

A review of major topics covered on the National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination.

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Hours

(1 sem hrs; 1 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

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Textbooks

\ None required.

Supplies

\ Computer and internet access.

Student Performance

(minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
Upon completion of PHRA 1143, the student will be able to:

1. Identify drug names, interactions, side effects, and dosages
2. Perform pharmaceutical calculations
3. Explain aseptic techniques
4. Apply Federal law concepts to the tasks and duties of pharmacists and technicians in the practice of pharmacy
5. Review materials pertaining to assisting the pharmacist in serving the patient
6. Review materials regarding maintaining medication and inventory management
7. Review materials concerning participating in the administration and management of pharmacy practice
8. Take PTCB national certification exam

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Adult, professional behavior is expected at all times.
\ Academic dishonesty will result in a final grade of "F" for the course. Any attempt to cheat will be considered as academic dishonesty and will result in a final grade of “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

\ The final course grade will be computed as follows:
\ *The average of all exams equals 50% of the final grade
\ *Attendance and Participation will equal 50% of the final grade
\ The following grade scale applies:
\ A = 95-100%
\ B = 85-94%
\ C = 75-84%
\ F = Less than 75%

\ Considering that we meet once a week, students will not be allowed to make-up exams, homework, or quizzes. The student will receive a grade of ZERO for anything missed.
\ **With regard to exams only, the instructor will consider only written petitions for emergency situations and undue hardships on an individual basis. The decision of the instructor to accept or reject the petition is final. The process must be initiated by the student and occur within 48 hours of the missed class period.

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