This course will present the basic concepts of normal body function and the changes caused by disease. Focus will be on the gastrointestinal, pharmacology of the GI, renal, reproductive, immune, dermatologic and hematologic systems. The student will learn basic concepts of pharmacology, the diseases affecting the systems listed above, and the drugs used in treating diseases of these systems. The student learns the proper method for receiving an order, screening it for completeness, and adding any missing information. Students learn current methods for distributing medications.
Students learn to compound sterile products according to the appropriate techniques.
Students learn techniques to compound cytotoxic and other hazardous drug products. Students will also learn procedures for maintaining pharmacy equipment such as the laminar air-flow cabinet. Students will learn methods of handling hazardous waste sharp, and infection control. 1 Credit Students learn to communicate in a clear, logical manner at the appropriate level when performing the job responsibilities of a pharmacy technician. Communication skills in interviewing, preparing resumes and employer interviews, as related to pharmacy, will be covered.