For each class of drugs, the course will explore generic and brand names, indications and contraindications, therapeutic dosage ranges, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, metabolism, excretion, and pharmacokinetics. Designed to introduce students entering the pharmacy professions to computer skills that will be essential in their future careers. Students will receive a brief overview and gain experience with computer operating systems and word processing software. In addition, students will gain experience with e-mail, conferencing software, the Internet, listservers, stored drug information sources, community pharmacy systems, institutional pharmacy systems, and automated systems. Provides the opportunity to learn about the practices and profession of pharmacy in an actual pharmacy setting, while also developing practical pharmaceutical skills.
Enrollment is restricted to pre-pharmacy students.
8 to 16 clinical hours 2 to 4 credits PHM 211 Community Pharmacy Practicum and Seminar Culminates, through actual practice, the skills and knowledge gained, to practice as a pharmacy technician in a community or managed care pharmacy setting. The seminar will develop a knowledge of and allow demonstration of community pharmacy practice concepts, including good customer relations, prescription interpretation, medication error prevention, pharmacy system inputs, third party payment and contracted services. Through preceptor-supervised clinical experiences, overseen by pharmacist faculty, the student will gain the opportunity to experience patient interaction, medicolegal issues, pharmaceutical compounding, pharmacy computer interaction, prescription dispensing, business marketing, wholesaler purchasing, and inventory control. To practice as a pharmacy technician in an institutional pharmacy setting, such as a hospital or nursing home. The seminar portion will concentrate on the development of effective communication skills, job hinting skills and resume preparation.