AHE 739 - Pharmacy Tech I

6 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to learn the role of the Pharmacy Technician in a pharmaceutical setting. This is the first of two courses leading to national certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Topics to be covered include the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, dosages, history of drugs in the US, legal and ethical issues surrounding drugs/medications, drug names and usages, and contraindications of one hundred (100) drugs. Pre-requisite: The successful completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and basic math for health care workers.

Course Objectives:

list and explain the major historical moments as they relate to pharmaceuticals and drugs in the U.S.;
list and explain legal and legislative earmarks as related to pharmaceuticals and drugs in the U.S.;
explain the role of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy;
use appropriate terminology in discussing pharmaceuticals;
identify appropriate responses to ethical issues facing health care workers (especially those in the pharmaceutical field);
list and apply drug classifications;
develop the ability to learn brand name, generic name, purpose and contraindications for approximately one hundred (100) drugs;
demonstrate proficiency in reading and filling prescriptions; and
develop the ability to begin to perform basic dosage calculations.