Topics include the system and the profession of pharmacy, administrative aspects of pharmacy technology, and the education and training of the technician. A continuation of PHAR 101. Topics include the professional aspects of pharmacy technology, institutional medication distribution systems, repackaging pharmaceuticals, and intravenous admixture programs. A continuation of PHAR 103 with emphasis on calculations related to intravenous medications administration.
Students observe pharmacy practices at a healthcare facility for four hours each week.
The course is under the supervision of the professional staff at the practice site. An introduction to pharmacology, drug preparation, and drug dispensing. Emphasis is placed on the study of groups of drugs, their actions, and their side effects with special focus on implications and pharmacokinetics. An overview of the business administration of pharmacies with special emphasis on retail pharmacy services. New technology is discussed.