- Law and Ethics and Principles of Pharmacy

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the work of pharmacy technicians and the context in which technicians’ work is performed. Students learn the concept of direct patient care and technicians’ general role in its delivery, with emphasis on the complementary roles of pharmacists and technicians. Students are introduced to the profound influence that medication laws, standards, and regulations have on practice. This course addresses medical ethics, medical practice acts, legal responsibilities of the health professional, liability, human relations, and civil duties of the health profession. Students are introduced to the concept of quality assurance and its procedures. This course also explores commonly prescribed drugs by their drug classification and uses, along with side effects and contraindications. The course simulates daily activities in the pharmaceutical practice settings. Prescription entry will also take place in this course.