PHAR 201 - Pharmacy Technician II

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College

Subject:

Description:

Theory is applied through performance of competency levels of the technical pharmacy task including: properly preparing, documenting and processing prescriptions according to pharmacy policy and regulations; preparation of intravenous and special solutions; proper preparation and maintenance of records appropriate to the pharmacy, including quality control records, controlled substances (narcotic drug distribution), prescription data and records; application of basic principles of microbiology; aseptic techniques; and the operation and maintenance of the laminar hood. The student will utilize proper communication skills (both written and verbal). Identification and adherence to check points will be emphasized. Current national and Indiana Law and administrative rules as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician will be presented. The importance of adherence to universal precautions will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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