A.S. Degree, Pharmacy Management

Degree Type: A.S.
Major Code: PHARMGT-AS
CIP: 1351080502

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Pharmacy Management expands on the curriculum of the Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma to prepare students for careers as Pharmacy Technician Specialists. Students can enroll directly into the A.S. degree program or transition from the Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma program. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates earn an Associate in Science degree and will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination (CPhT). Graduates are prepared for entry level employment in hospitals, long term care facilities, drug stores, drug manufactures, wholesale drug houses and health maintenance organizations.

State Boards have a responsibility to protect the public. In carrying out this responsibility, the Board of Pharmacy reserves the right to deny licensure to anyone who has been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic violations. Pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, the Florida Board of Pharmacy shall refuse to issue a license, certification or registration and shall refuse to admit a candidate for examination if the applicant has been:

• Convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendre (no contest) to a felony violation regardless of adjudication of chapters 409, 817 or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S.C. ss 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior to the application.
• Terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless the applicant has been in good standing for the most recent five years).
• Terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless the termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and the applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent five years).

All students entering a healthcare program with a clinical component will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses which could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statutes 456.0635, 435.04 and 316.193). Admission into clinicals is at the discretion of the clinical agencies. Students applying for admission to the program are required to complete a drug screening and an FBI criminal background check including:

• Online check of the Office of the Inspector General related to parties excluded from participation in Medicare/Medical and all federal healthcare programs.
• Online search of U.S. General Services Administration of parties excluded from federal procurements and non-procurements programs.

Major Courses
PTN1001	Introduction into Pharmacy Technology This course is designed to provide the student with an overall understanding and orientation to the field of pharmacy technology. Included in the course is an overview and historical development of pharmacy and healthcare delivery system. It will introduce the student to the organizational structure and function of the pharmacy in various areas such as retail, hospital, nursing home and home health care. Included in this course is the use of pharmaceutical medical terminology and abbreviations used on prescriptions, computer applications in processing pharmacy prescription data, discussion of medical legal concepts as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician and demonstration of telephone communication skills and routine inquiries. Students will examine the preparation and utilization of patient profiles and prepare and deliver medications.	3
PTN1121	Pharmacology I This course will include a study of the introduction to pharmacology, biological factors affecting the action of drugs and the various medications prescribed for treatment of selected illnesses and diseases. Emphasis will be on source, classifications, strengths, indications, dosages, side effects and precautions of medications. The course is designed to include a study of vitamins, minerals, anti-infective drugs, alternative medicines, nervous system and pain and inflammatory agents. Emphasis will be placed on medication effects on the nervous system, skeletal muscle relaxants, local anesthetics, antiepileptics, antiparkinson, narcotics analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. This course will discuss special considerations for therapeutic agents administered throughout the lifespan.	3
PTN1122	Pharmacology II This course will be a comprehensive overview of current medications dispensed by classes, their effects on different body systems, indications, side effects, dosages, and contraindications. The course will include a study of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, and respiratory systems. Emphasis will be placed on antianginal, hypolididemic, anticoagulants, antihypertensive, antacids, diuretics, hypoglycemics, antihistaminics, bronchodilators, antipsychotics drugs and blood modifiers.	3
PTN1124C	Pharmacology III This course is designed to expand the advanced practice student’s knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics which includes the cellular response level and management of individuals in the acute care and primary care setting. Broad categories of pharmacological agents are examined such as radiopharmaceuticals. Skills to assess, diagnose and manage a client’s common health problems in a safe, high quality, cost-effective manner are emphasized. This course will require pharmacologic principles and concepts of intravenous (IV) therapy. Students will demonstrate the foundations of IV infusion practices, IV infusion needs and IV medications of the client across the life span and working with compounds and admixtures. It will also allow students to perform management activities in a pharmacy setting and have knowledge of the practice setting’s mission, goals and objectives, organizational structures and policies and procedures. Lab fee required.	4
PTN1131	Concepts in Pharmacy Technology This course is equipped to introduce the student with an overall understanding of the administrative aspects and applications involved in working in a pharmacy. Subjects covered in this course include interpretation and evaluation of prescription orders, pharmaceutical dosage forms and materials management of pharmaceuticals. This course will introduce the student to the pharmacy formulary system, computer applications in drug use control, receiving and processing medication orders and medication errors. It will allow the student to prepare and utilize patient profiles, handle medications and store and deliver drug products. It will also provide a strong focus on records management, inventory control and compensation and methods of payment for pharmacy services.	3
PTN1131L	Concepts in Pharmacy Technology Lab In this course various aspects and hands-on applications are demonstrated and practiced, including the practice of proper compounding and dispensing techniques, counting oral medication, prescription filling process in a mail order pharmacy, labeling with required information and use of individual unit doses in appropriate containers and repackaging in predetermined quantities. This course will also allow students to identify selected home medical equipment and prepare electronic purchase orders and maintain stock inventory. This course will introduce a pharmacy software program used in the data entry labs. Lab fee required.	2
PTN1705C	Pharmaceutics and Calculation In this course students will be introduced to pharmaceutical calculations. Subjects covered include systems of measurements and conversions between each, actual pharmaceutical calculations of drug dosages, demonstrate ability to use common pharmaceutical volume measurement equipment, measurement of time, temperature, capacity and mass/weight and calculation of ratios, proportion and percentage. Lab fee required.	3
PTN1734C	Pharmacy Operations This course is designed to introduce the student to the professional aspects of working in pharmacy technology. Subjects covered include pharmaceutical medical terminology and medical abbreviations as related to community pharmacy practice. It will provide the student with the necessary skills needed to perform operational duties to demonstrate the applications in processing pharmacy prescription data and maintain pharmacy records. It will also provide the student with the necessary skills to recognize and practice infection control, safety and security procedures and to identify methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the pharmacy practice. Lab fee required.	3
PTN1945C	Pharmacy Technician Practicum I This course provides the pharmacy technician student the opportunity to apply pharmaceutical knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom setting in a safe and competent manner under the direction of a pharmacist (160 hours). Students will be expected to gain experiences in either a hospital pharmacy or a community (retail) setting. Students will gain exposure to on-the-job experience and training in the pharmacy setting and practical application of pharmacy skills and gaining experience in all aspects of drug preparation and distribution utilized by participating sites. Lab fee required.	4
PTN1947L	Pharmacy Technician Applications This course is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in the pharmacy lab. Designed for students to practice and acquire various skills learned in the pharmacy technician program under the direct supervision of the pharmacy instructor. Student skills will be checked off as they are mastered including, but not limited to, receiving, interpreting and filling of prescriptions/medication orders for the inpatient and outpatient practice setting, pharmaceutical calculations review and IV Admixture of large volume, IV Piggyback and syringe doses using the laminar flow hood, inventory control systems and patient information/profile systems. Skill competencies assigned by the instructor must be completed to pass the course. Lab fee required.	3
PTN1948C	Basic Home Infusion Pharmacy This course will include a study of intravenous delivery of therapy in the home setting as well as other therapies to include arterial, epidural and intrathecal. It will focus on patients and their clinical needs, physician treatment plans and collaboration with other healthcare providers. The foundation of infusion therapy will be discussed including anatomy, physiology, systems for administering parenteral products, reconstituting parenteral medications and infection control. Treatment modalities will include parenteral fluids, pharmacologic agents, nutritional solutions and preparation of chemotherapeutic agents using proper safety techniques. Legal and ethical aspects of infusion practice will also be reviewed. Lab fee required.	3
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PTN2949C	Advanced Home Infusion Pharmacy This course discusses intravenous therapy including types of intravenous (IV) devices and various types of IV therapy, venipuncture techniques, complications of intravenous therapy and mechanism of actions, clinical indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and side effects of selected intravenous medications. This course will also look at pharmacologic principles and concepts of intravenous (IV) therapy. Lab fee required.	2
Support Courses
CGS1060C	Basic Computer Concepts This course provides an introductory study of computer topics. Students completing this course will have a solid understanding of how to use a personal computer, access information using the Internet, send and receive email, manage computer files and utilize operating system tools. In addition, the student will receive hands-on experience with word processing software. This course utilizes classroom lectures and hands-on computer exercises. No prior experience with computers is assumed. Lab fee required.	3
HUN1201	The Principles of Nutrition This course provides instruction in the scientific principles of nutrition, including the role of specific nutrients, digestion of each, absorption, metabolism and sources of the nutrients and requirements of the various age groups. Emphasis is on the factors influencing the ability of individuals to maintain good nutritional status.	3
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HUN2202	Human Nutrition and Diet Therapy This course focuses on the scientific principles of normal nutrition, including specific nutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism and nutritional requirements of different age groups. This course has a special focus on the application of nutrition principles to physical health. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary team approach to disease prevention and health restoration.	3
Humanities or History Elective		3
General Education Courses
ENC1101	English I This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher.	3
BSC1010C	General Biology I This course is primarily for science majors or students with a strong biology background. It is a study of the molecular and cellular composition and function of living organisms. Emphasis will be given to structure, chemical metabolism and genetic mechanisms. Laboratory illustrates basic biological principles. Lab fee required.	4
MAC1105	College Algebra This course is a study of the fundamental topics in advanced algebra with emphasis on applications, the understanding of the function concept and manipulative skills. Major topics include operations on algebraic expressions and complex numbers; solving polynomial equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities and rational equations and inequalities; applications; functions; exponents and logarithms; graphs of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations and inequalities. The use of graphing calculators will be incorporated throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.	3
or higher level mathematics general education course.
MCB2010C	Microbiology This fundamental course in Microbiology is designed to fulfill the needs of nursing students as well as other allied health majors. The course stresses the structure, nutrition, growth, control, metabolism and introductory genetics of bacteria. An introduction to fungi, parasites and viruses is included. Laboratory experience in techniques and primary isolation will be provided. Lab fee required.	4
PSY2012	General Psychology This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.	3
BSC1020	Human Biology This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry in relationship to the human body, its systems and basic functions with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms. The structure and function of cells, tissues and organ systems will be investigated. Designed for non-science majors. This course does not fulfill the credit requirements for Biology majors.	3
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BSC2093C	Anatomy and Physiology I This is the first part of a two-semester course that investigates in detail the structure and function of humans. The course is primarily designed for students of healthcare professions, biology or physical education. We will utilize a "system" approach, examining each organ system at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels and discuss interactions with other systems. Emphasis will be placed on the homeostatic rather than the dysfunctional individual. Lab fee required.	4
and
BSC2094C	Anatomy and Physiology II This course is the second part of a two-semester course that investigates the structure and function of humans. The course is designed for students of healthcare professions, biology or physical education. We utilize a "systems" approach, examining each organ system at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels and discuss interactions with other systems. Emphasis will be placed on homeostatic rather than dysfunctional individuals. Lab fee required.	4
Total Credits:		70

Note:

• Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees are designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into their chosen career field. A.S. degree graduates may transfer into certain baccalaureate programs. Students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs should consult with Student Affairs counselors, advisors or specialists to make sure required courses are taken and entry requirements are met for the college/university program of their choice.