Pharmacy Technician Course Details

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology.
• Compare and contrast the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in ensuring pharmacy department compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
• Describe the steps, skills, and knowledge needed to prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile products, chemotherapy/ hazardous products, and nonsterile products.
• Explain patient- and medication-safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance practices for pharmaceuticals, durable and nondurable medical equipment, devices, and supplies.
• Apply the steps in the medication order entry and fill process and interpret medication orders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of accepted procedures in purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies.
• Describe the steps needed to initiate, verify, and assist in the adjudication of billing for pharmacy services and goods, and collecting payment for these services.
• Describe the use of current technology in the healthcare environment to ensure the safety and accuracy of medication dispensing.
• Explain the skills and strategies needed for professional and appropriate personal behavior and interpersonal communication.

Objectives:

• Identify all unit components and materials in your program
• Identify ways to use Penn Foster’s helpful services and academic resources
• Identify Penn Foster’s academic and behavioral policies
• Choose effective study and time management skills

Objectives:

• Examine the role and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician profession over time

Objectives:

• Explain personal, interpersonal, and workplace qualities and skills that are essential to effective work environments

Objectives:

• Summarize the basic principles of pharmacology
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, diseases, and treatments of the cardiovascular and hematologic systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, diseases, and treatments of the respiratory and endocrine systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments of the gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems

Objectives:

• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the sensory and nervous systems
• Identify the anatomy, physiology, and diseases and treatments of the immune system
• Explain how the Six Rights of Drug Administration dictate proper drug administration and storage

Objectives:

• Interpret civil and criminal laws related to pharmacy practice
• Assess ethical issues healthcare professionals face today
• Apply confidentiality laws and regulations