Training Course:Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)School/Trainer:University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Course, the student will be able to:
Define the differences between the hospital and retail pharmacy setting.
Demonstrate ethical conduct in all duties performed.
Understand the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state mandated.
Interpret physician orders and prescriptions.
Prepare and distribute medications.
Define medical and pharmaceutical terms, and common abbreviations.
Understand the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected.
Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals.
Understand the importance of confidentiality of all patient information.
Process insurance billing and/or collect payments.
Control inventory.
Pass the National Certification Exam.
Course Outline:
I. Orientation to Pharmacy
History
Hospital
Retail
II. Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Federal Law
State Law
Ethics
III. Medical and Pharmaceutical Terminology
Introduction to Terminology
Abbreviations and Calculations
Organs
Cardio
Endocrine
GI
Integumentary
Organs
Lymphatic
Muscular
Nervous
Skeletal
Reproductive
Organs
Respiratory
Urinary
Hearing
Sight
IV. Pharmaceutical Calculations
Roman/Arabic Systems
Fractions and Decimals
Ratios and Percentages
Metric Measurements
Converting Household/Apothecary/Metric
Pharmacy Solutions
IV Flow Rates/Business Math
V. Pharmacology
Basic Pharmacology
Classifications
Analgesics
Anesthetics
Anti-Infectives
Anti-Neoplastics
Cardiovasculars
Dermatologicals
Electrolyte Agents
Gastrointestinals
Hormones
Immunobiologic Agents
Musculosketetals
Ophthalmics
Psychotropic Agents
Respiratory Agents
Vitamins
Natural Products
VI. Communication Skills
VII. Insurance and Inventory Procedures
VIII. Clinical Rotations
Hospital (Institutional) Pharmacy
10 Hours - IV Room
aseptic technique
IV admixture
TPN compounding
10 Hours
Inventory Control
Drug Distribution (delivery and stocking)
order entry
compounding/prepackaging
computers
Retail (Community) Pharmacy
10 Hours
Billing
Inventory
3-party/Insurance
Cash Register
10 Hours
Dispensing Refills
Compounding
Computer Entry
Phone
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.ccs.ua.edu/
Phone:205-348-6222
School Address:
College of Continuing Studies Professional Development & Conference Services
Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0388 USA
Jobs & Resumes: Tuscaloosa
Houses & Roommates: Tuscaloosa
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