Introduction to Pharmacy Technology 2 unit

Catalog description

This 2-unit lecture course provides an overview of the COS Pharmacy Technician Program. Introduces students to the profession of pharmacy. Explores the roles and opportunities open to pharmacy clerks and technicians in various practice settings. Provides an overview of various types of pharmacies and the patients that they serve, the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and the education and training required. Current standards of pharmacy practice as defined by California State Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists will be examined. Students will be introduced to: pharmacy vocabulary, pharmaceutical calculation, dosage forms, drug classification systems, prescription labeling and pharmacy laws and ethics.