Pharmacy Technician Professional 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
• Apply standard procedures used when compounding 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:

• Understand how to use your Student Portal.
• Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
• Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.

Objectives:

• Summarize the history of pharmacy and of technician career development
• Explain the advantages of formal training for pharmacy technicians
• Identify the roles of pharmacy technicians in different work environments
• Identify specific technical and professional skills required by the pharmacy technician professional
• Explain the importance of computer and information literacy to the pharmacy technician profession
• Establish the written and interpersonal communication skills needed to be an effective pharmacy technician
• Define the high level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills used daily by pharmacy technicians

Objectives:

• Describe integrity and professionalism and their importance in effective work environments
• Explain the importance of diversity, strategies for effective communication, and effective teamwork skills
• Explain time management strategies, how to prioritize, the decision-making process, the problem-solving process, and open-mindedness

Objectives:

• Recognize 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
• Recognize the impact and importance of antibiotics, minerals, vitamins, and herbs on the human body

Objectives:

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

Objectives:

• Review and demonstrate basic math aptitude needed for pharmacy technician practice
• Review and practice how to perform calculations related to prescription orders
• Review and practice special medical calculations and business math used in the pharmacy

Textbook: Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, Elsevier