HCW 060 - Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Introduces students to the concept of hospital pharmacy practice. This course presents the evolution of the pharmacy technician occupation as well as some basic terminology used in various locations within a hospital environment. Course topics provide an overall understanding of the management of hospital onsite and offsite compounding facilities. This oversight is done to maintain and achieve adherence to all regulatory requirements for sterile and non-sterile compounds, such as chemotherapy medications and pediatric IVs, which require specific knowledge of aseptic technique and calculations. Topics also cover health system software and equipment, using pharmacy management software, repackaging technology and medication safety within hospitals. Prerequisites: HCW 028 ??? Pharmacy Practice, HCW 029 Pharmacy Science and HCW 059 ??? Pharmacy Calculations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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