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PHRA 1360 W – Clinical – Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (3,0,12).
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Must be TSI met in all areas. Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315 Corequisites: PHRA 1305, PHRA 1449, PHRA 1243, PHRA 1413 or PHRA 1313…
PHRA 1315 W – Pharmacy Terminology (3,2,2).
A study of word origins and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, and root words as it relates to a pharmaceutical setting. Focuses on translation and recognition of commonly used pharmacy abbreviations. Must be TSI met in all areas. Corequisites PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309
PHRA 1313 W – Community Pharmacy Practice (3,2,2).
Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, inventory management and legal parameters. Must be TSI met in all areas. Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309,…
PHRA 1309 W – Pharmaceutical Mathematics I (3,2,2).
Solving pharmaceutical calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. Must be TSI met in all areas. Corequisites PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1315
PHRA 1305 W – Drug Classification (3,3,0).
A study of pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, side effects, and routes of administration. Must be TSI met in all areas. Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315 Corequisites: PHRA 1305, PHRA 1449, PHRA 1243, PHRA 1360, PHRA 1413 or PHRA 1313 & PHRA 1191
PHRA 1304 W – Pharmacotherapy and Disease Process (3,3,0).
A study of the disease state and therapeutic properties of drugs used in pharmaceutical therapy. Must be TSI met in all areas. Corequisites PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315
PHRA 1301 W – Introduction to Pharmacy (3,3,0).
An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Must be TSI met in all areas. Corequisites PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315
PHRA 1243 W – Pharmacy Technician Certification Review (2,2,0).
A review of major topics covered on the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE). Must be TSI met in all areas. Prerequisites: PHRA 1301, PHRA 1202, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315 Corequisites: PHRA 1305, PHRA 1449, PHRA 1360, PHRA 1413 or PHRA 1313 & PHRA 1191
PHRA 1202 W – Pharmacy Law (2,2,0).
Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The role of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist and their associated responsibilities. Includes Code of Ethics, patient confidentiality, and a comparison of legal and ethical aspects. Must be TSI met in all areas. Corequisites PHRA 1301, PHRA 1304, PHRA 1309, PHRA 1315
POFT 2203 W – Speed and Accuracy Building (2,0,5).
Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.