PHA 115 - Orientation to Pharmacy Practice

Institution:

North Seattle College (formerly Seattle Community College-North Campus)

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Description:

This course will review the contributions made by nations of the world to the practice of pharmacy past and present. Course will review the role of professional pharmacy organizations, past and present, to improving the practice of pharmacy and the role of pharmacy personnel. Students will also learn about new drug development, drug distribution, and the role of the pharmacy technician in drug procurement. Course material will cover the types of sites which currently employ pharmacy technicians including an analysis of the role of pharmacy technicians in these various job settings. Current trends which may effect the future direction for pharmacy technicians will also be discussed. Registration limited to students enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program. Permission required.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 934-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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