PHRM 2200 - Pharmacy Tech Training Part B

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Pharmacy Technician Training

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

7 Credit(s)
The PHRM2200 course is designed to complete the didactic portion of the Pharmacy Technician program course of study and includes a 20 hour non-paid practicum at a local pharmacy. The major focus of the course is drug calculations to include the metric system of measurements, abbreviations, apothecary systems of notation, drug calculations, IV flow rates, dosage regimens, powders volumes and pricing. A secondary focus is on pharmacy operations to focus on basic fact in pharmacy, assisting the pharmacist, general prescriptions duties, medication distribution/inventory control, and third party reimbursement. The student will be given a mock pharmacy technician certification examination designed to mimic the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s examination. UG

6 Lecture Hour(s);

7 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHRM 2100

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Perform drug calculations to include IV flow rates, dosage regimens, calculation involved with powders volumes.	Unit examination at the completion of each learning module. This is completed by the student on an on-going basis
2. Perform conversions between the metric system of measurements.	Unit examination at the completion of each learning module. This is completed by the student on an on-going basis
3. Distinguish and integrate the use of abbreviations and the apothecary systems of notation in pharmacy charting	Unit examination at the completion of each learning module. This is completed by the student on an on-going basis
4. Describe, deduce, and apply drug pricing.	Unit examination at the completion of each learning module. This is completed by the student on an on-going basis
5. Differentiate the role of the pharmacy technician in assisting the pharmacist with: general prescriptions duties, medication distribution/inventory control, and third party reimbursement.	Unit examination at the completion of each learning module. This is completed by the student on an on-going basis
6. Successful completion of a practicum experience at a local pharmacy.	Clinical evaluation and the end of the course completed by the supervising pharmacist
7. Demonstrate proper health professional and customer service communication.	Unit examination at the end of the term.
8. Successful completion of a mock Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).	PTCE given at the end of the program

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

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