This course will take students through the history of pharmacy as well as the current roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician today. The student will explore different career opportunities and paths throughout the field of pharmacy. The introductory course will develop the basic terminology of pharmacy as well as the basic calculations used. The student will be introduced to the laws and ethnics that the foundation of pharmacy is built on and the patients have come to expect of the profession. The course will include lecture and role playing activities. As part of the pharmacy law, the student will be expected to obtain an IL State Technician License (cost of online application, $41.50). Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course will include building on the skills developed in Pharmacy I by continuing with pharmacy terminology and calculations; will also have a "hands-on" compounding sections as well as an introduction to inventory management and third party billing. The student will continue learning via lecture and hands on compounding activities. WWriting assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is a clinical experience in a working pharmacy. The student is assigned a preceptor and given worksheets and activities to complete while in the "live" pharmacy environment. The preceptor will be licensed pharmacist at the location they are assigned. The student will complete activities around workflow, inventory, patient "pick-up", cash management, third party billing, prescription production, and computer order processing along with patient record keeping. The experience will have a concentration on customer service skills and confidentiality of patient records. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.