PT 125 - Pharmacy Practice I

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Monroe College-New Rochelle

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3 credits This course discusses the medication distribution systems utilized in retail and hospital pharmacy, including processing of individual prescriptions, floor stock distribution, unit dose systems, and IV admixture. Topics discussed include hazardous waste handling, infection control, principles of quality assurance, and equipment use and maintenance. Exercises in packaging, unit dose functions, aseptic compounding, parental admixture, and use of computer database systems will be performed in the laboratory. Course will also review the laws affecting the pharmacy practice. Course highlights include the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Federal and State Controlled Substance Acts. PREREQUISITE: HC-126, PT-101

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3.00

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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Unaccounted for code

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