Pharmacy Technology

An introduction to human structure and function, from cellular structures to organ systems, with emphasis on scientific processes and common laboratory techniques. Writing assignments, appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Principles and characteristics of drugs, including physical and chemical properties, dosage calculations, effects and reactions, toxicity, emergency procedures and methods of administration. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Fundamental biological and biochemical principles as applied to allied health personnel. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course introduces the student to the field of pharmacy technology. Included is an overview of the Pharmacy Technician certificate program, definition of the pharmacy technician's role, and a review of opportunities open to the pharmacy technician. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Designed to provide mathematical tools for students enrolled in the pharmacy technology program. Emphasis is on practical aspects of mathematics and less upon the theoretical. Topics include, but are not limited to: fundamentals of measurement and calculation; interpretation of prescription or medication order; the metric system; calculation of doses; reducing and enlarging formulas; and percentage and ratio calculation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Provides basic understanding of the person / pharmacy computer prescription processing software and the development of keyboarding skills. Learn to produce all requisite documentation for the pharmacy. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, and part of the course.

Provides basic communication skills and pharmacy practice including verbal, nonverbal communication. Communication barriers, listening/empathic responding, assertiveness, interviewing assessment, patient outcomes, communications with special patients/children about medications are explored in this profession. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Overview of legal aspects of the pharmacy practice, including a review of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Illinois statues, rules and regulations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Fundamentals and specifics of drug distribution in hospital and retail pharmacies, including bulk compounding, packaging, quality control, inventory control, drug storage and a variety of drug delivery systems. Mathematical calculations for basic pharmacy operations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is designed to provide employment skills as a concurrent and integral part of a student's educational program in pharmacy technology. Supervised work experience in ambulatory care pharmacy practice is provided by applying the knowledge and training learned in related pharmacy technology courses. Training also involves progression from role of observer to assistant, then to relative independence under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and clinical coordinator. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is designed to provide employment skills as a concurrent and integral part of a student's educational program in pharmacy technology. Supervised work experience in ambulatory care pharmacy practice is provided by applying the knowledge and training learned in related pharmacy technology courses. Training also involves progression from role of observer to assistant, then to relative independence under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and clinical coordinator. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.