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 the 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.
Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3.00
Courses not offered for selected criteria.
Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes for the term.
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