Program Objective
- Pharmacy Expertise: Develop a strong understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, drug classifications, and pharmacy operations.
- Technical Skills: Acquire practical skills in medication preparation, prescription processing, and drug dispensing.
- Patient Care: Learn to interact effectively with patients, provide medication counseling, and offer assistance in medication management.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Instill a sense of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism in pharmacy practice.
- Safety and Compliance: Understand pharmacy regulations, medication safety protocols, and quality assurance
Program Duration:
2 years (4 semesters)
Assessment
Assessment methods will include written exams, practical skills evaluations, medication dispensing simulations, patient interaction scenarios, and the successful completion of a capstone project.
Practical Training
Hands-on practical training will be an integral part of the program, allowing students to gain experience in medication preparation, prescription processing, patient counseling, and pharmacy software usage.
– Pharmaceutical Terminology and Drug Classifications
– Basics of Pharmacy Dispensing and Inventory Management
– Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy Technicians
– Pharmacy Laws and Regulations
– Communication Skills for Pharmacy Professionals
– Prescription Processing and Labeling
– Dosage Calculations and Drug Interactions
– Sterile Compounding Techniques
– Pharmacy Software and Technology
– Pharmacology Fundamentals
– Patient Counseling and Medication Management
– Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Herbal Products
– Introduction to Community and Hospital Pharmacy Settings
– Specialty Pharmacy Services
– Professional Development for Pharmacy Technicians
– Pharmacotherapy and Disease States
– Pharmacy Ethics and Confidentiality
– Managing Medication Inventory
– Pharmacy Quality Assurance and Compliance
– Capstone Project: Develop and Present a Pharmacy Operation Improvement Plan
Career Opportunities:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
- Retail Pharmacy Technician
- Long-Term Care Pharmacy Assistant
- Compounding Pharmacy Technician