Practicum (or Field Experience) Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHRA-1166-001 Practicum (or Field Experience) Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: PHRA 1102, PHRA 1301, PHRA 1309 and PHRA 1404\ Corequisites: PHRA 1306 and PHRA 1345

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 10 practicum)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

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Supplies

\ Student I.D. badge, Blue collared shirt and khaki pants, Blue scrubs, folder with pockets and a black or blue ink pen.

Student Performance

These goals are used as terminal learning objectives for Pharmacy Practicum since the practicum requires the use of the information and skills learned in all of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program Courses.

1. Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication use review, and departmental management.

2. Receive and screen prescriptions/medication orders for completeness and authenticity.

3. Prepare medications for distribution.

4. Verify the measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other technicians.

5. Distribute medications.

6. Assist the pharmacist in the administration of immunizations.

7. Assist the pharmacist in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.

8. Initiate, verify, assist in the adjudication of, and collect payment and/or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods.

9. Purchase pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program.

10. Control the inventory of medications, equipment, and devices according to an established plan.

11. Assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state, and local laws; regulations; and professional standards.

12. Maintain pharmacy equipment and facilities.

13. Assist the pharmacist in preparing, storing, and distributing investigational medication products.

14. Assist the pharmacist in the monitoring of medication therapy.

15. Participate in the pharmacy department’s process for preventing medication misadventures.

16. Take personal responsibilities for assisting the pharmacist in improving direct patient care.

17. Display ethical conduct in all job-related activities.

18. Maintain an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy.

19. Resolve conflicts through negotiation.

20. Understand the principles for managing change.

21. Appreciate the need to adapt direct patient care to meet the needs of diversity.

22. Appreciate the benefits of active involvement in local, state, and national technician and other pharmacy organizations.

23. Appreciate the value of obtaining technician certification.

24. Understand the importance of and resources for staying current with changes in pharmacy practice.

25. Communicate clearly when speaking and or in writing.

26. Maximize work efficiency through the use of technology.

27. Efficiently solve problems commonly encountered in one’s own work.

28. Display a caring attitude toward patients in all aspects of job responsibilities.

29. Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary business information.

30. Understand direct patient care delivery systems in multiple practice settings.

31. Efficiently manage one’s work whether performed alone or as part of a team.

32. Function effectively as a member of the health care team.

33. Balance obligations to one’s self, relationships, and work in a way that minimizes stress.

34. Understand the use and side effects of prescription and nonprescription medications used to treat common disease states.

35. Assist the pharmacist in assuring the quality of all pharmaceutical services.

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

Attendance

For every rotation missed or re-scheduled 5 points will be deducted from the final grade. The only way to re-schedule is to trade with a classmate from the available times. You can reschedule no more than 4 times. If no compromise, the instructor will place you, however this will deduct 10 points from the final grade. You have 2 “free bs”.

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