Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CNGE-0003
Organization's ID:
GES117
Organization:
Cengage Group/ed2go
Location:
Online
Length:
400 hours (12 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Basic Pharmacology for Allied Health
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Medical Mathematics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Careers
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Pharmacy Technician Capstone
Description

Objective:

This course prepares learners to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain how pharmacy practices have evolved.
  • Perform calculations required for pharmacy settings.
  • Discuss the basics of pharmacology and how medications work in the body.
  • Define the pharmacy technician role, responsibilities, professional skill set and communication expectations.
  • Summarize the importance of pharmacy ethics.
  • Identify prescription and drug order requirements.
  • Recognize the laws and regulations for pharmacy practice.
  • Identify critical safety practices in healthcare settings.
  • Review the different compounding techniques found in various pharmacy settings.
  • Identify common medications used to treat cancers and infections in the body.
  • Review special populations and how medication therapy is handled in each population.
  • Summarize techniques and best practices for obtaining a career as a pharmacy technician.

General Topics:

  • Pharmacy Practices Then and Now
  • The Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Laws and Regulation
  • Pharmacy Ethics
  • Controlled Substances
  • Workplace Safety
  • Prescription and Medication Order Requirements
  • Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Pharmacology
  • Considerations in Special Populations
  • Pharmacology and the Nervous System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Genitourinary System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Gastrointestinal Systems
  • Endocrine System
  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Wellness, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Exam Preparation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Virtual Externship & Optional Practicum

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials