PTN 0032L Pharmacy Operations I (N)

This course reviews the concepts and skills necessary to interpret, prepare, label, and maintain records of physician's medication orders and prescriptions in a retail pharmacy setting. Individuals are trained in the methods of supply and inventory control and data entry. Topics include customer service and advisement, count and pour techniques, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter maintenance, data input and editing, and quality assurance procedures. The use of pharmacological software utilized in retail is integrated throughout the course.

 

55 hours

Prerequisites

HSC 0003, HSC 0530C, HSC 0540, PTN 0000