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Introduction to Pharmacy Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Shawna Lopez (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

smlopez@actx.edu

Phone

8063563655

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 125

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

PHRA-1301-001 Introduction to Pharmacy

Prerequisites

Course Description

An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Topics include definitions of a pharmacy environment; the profile of a pharmacy technician; legal and ethical guidelines; job skills and duties; verbal and written communication skills; professional resources and safety techniques.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Pharmacy Labs for Technicians - Text - 2nd edition

by Jason Sparks

 
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Supplies

Notebook

3 ring binder

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.
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\ Upon completion of PHRA 1301, the student will be able to:
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  1. \       Learn the technical terminology, facts, theories, methods, and principles associated with the role of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy.
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  2. \       Apply the knowledge learned to concrete or particular situations in the clinical environment
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  3. \       Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objective.
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  4. \      Identify and discuss the role of a pharmacy technician
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  5. \       Identify the legal responsibilities of the pharmacist and technician.
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  6. \       Identify and define terminology, routes of administration, dosage forms, and abbreviations as used in the practice of pharmacy.
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  7. \       Identify and use the various reference sources available to the pharmacy.
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  8. \       Evaluate a drug prescription and order.
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  9. \       Differentiate between generic and brand name drugs.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Adult, professional behavior is expected at all times.
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\ 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.
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\ Cell phones, pagers, and any other electronic communication device must be set to vibrate/silent during class

Grading Criteria

\ The final course grade will be computed as follows:
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\ *The average of all exams equals 25% of the final grade
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\ *Project will equal 10% of the final grade (will be discussed at beginning of class)
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\ *The average of all quizzes will equal 15% of the final grade
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\ *In class assignments equal 20% of the final grade
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\ *The final equals 30% of the final grade
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\ The following grade scale applies:
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\ A = 90-100%
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\ B = 80-89%
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\ C = 70-79%
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\ F = Less than 70%
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\ Illegible work will not be graded.
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\ Students will not be allowed to make-up exams, homework, or quizzes. The student will receive a grade of ZERO for anything missed. If you miss class and we have an in class assignment, you will not be able to make up the assignment.
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\ **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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Attendance

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Calendar

There will be 4 exams. (This is subject to change)
A comprehensive final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Introduction to Pharmacy class outline

(This is subject to change)

8/25 Week 1:        Information Cards, Supply check, and Group Assignment

9/1 Week 2:         Labor Day No Class

9/8 Week 3:         Present day Pharmacy Practice

                           Drug Names and Classifications

                           The Patient “rights”, Dosage forms

                           HIPAA

9/15 Week 4:       Dosage forms

                           Pharmacy settings for technicians

                           Review for exam 1

9/22 Week 5:       Exam 1

9/29 Week 6:       Quiz 1

                           25 brand/generic Quiz 1

                           Review Exam 1

                           Referencing

                           Prescription Processing

10/6 Week 7:       Quiz 2

                           Pharmacy stock and billing

                           Review for exam 2

10/13 Week 8:      Exam 2                       

10/20 Week 9:      Quiz 3

                           Brand/Generic Quiz 2

                           Review exam 2

                           Competency, Communication, and Ethics

                           Hospital Pharmacy

 

10/27 Week 10:    Quiz 4

                           Brand/Generic Quiz 3

                           Repackaging and Compounding

                           Review for exam 3     

11/3 Week 11:      Exam 3

11/10 Week 12:    Quiz 5

                           Review exam 3

                           Pharmacy Organizations and the future of technicians

                           OTC medications and Skin care products

                           Alternative Medicine

11/17 Week 13:    Exam 4

                           Quiz 6

                           Brand/Generic Quiz 4

                           Present Projects

 

11/24 Week 14:    Tour Pharmacies

12/1 Week 15:      Clinical Do’s and Don’ts

                            Review for final

12/8 Week 16:      Final Exam

Additional Information

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM