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Course Descriptions - Pharmacy Technician
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OVERVIEW OF PHARMACY
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PHAR 100
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Winter |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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Overview of pharmacy with particular focus on the technician in pharmacy practice settings including job roles, resources and ethical standards of practice. [GE]
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A MINI DOSE OF PHARMACY
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PHAR 101
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Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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A preview of the practice of pharmacy. Identifies the role of the pharmacy tech, explores various pharmacy practice settings for employment, beginning basics of the language of pharmacy, both in written and oral forms. [GE]
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INTRO TO PHARMACY
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PHAR 105
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Fall |
4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to the role of the pharmacy technician in a variety of pharmacy practice settings including history, personnel, resources, andethical standards of pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HEOC 125 and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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PHAR CALCULATIONS
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PHAR 110
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Spring |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Basic math and arithmetic skills as they relate to pharmacy practice.Calculations and manipulations of metrics and related dosages. Pharmacy topics related to mathematical functions are emphasized. Prerequisite: Consent of HEOC advisor. [GE]
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PHAR I PRACTICE
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PHAR 112
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Winter |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Drugs useful in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease,including their classification, dosage and therapeutic effects. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in PHAR 105. [GE]
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PHAR RECORDS MGMT
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PHAR 114
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Fall |
4.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Pharmacy records and knowledge essential to the practice of pharmacy in the work site. Correlation of terminology, computer system manipulation, and practical application of pharmacy record keeping systems. Prerequisite: Consent of HEOC advisor. [GE]
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PHAR EXTERNSHIP I
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PHAR 118
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Winter |
4.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Practical on-the-job instruction in the knowledge base required of a pharmacy assistant (technician) in the work force. Community pharmacies/facilities will be used for this course. Concurrent enrollment in PHAR 119 required. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in PHAR 105 and consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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PHAR EXTERNSHIP SEM I
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PHAR 119
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Winter |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Discussion of issues surrounding the work site experiences in PHAR 118. Work ethics, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and success in the workplace emphasized. Concurrent enrollment in PHAR 118 and written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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PHARMACOLOGY II
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PHAR 122
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Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Continuation of PHAR 112. Drugs useful in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease, including their classification, dosage, andtherapeutic effects. AIDS education, use of safety devices/environmental quality in the pharmacy setting. Prerequisite: completion of PHAR 112 and written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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PHARMACY LAW
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PHAR 123
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Winter |
2.0 Credits
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22 hours of lecture |
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State and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the duties of pharmacy technicians. Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Codes will be reviewed. Prerequisite: written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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OTC DRUGS
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PHAR 125
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Winter |
3.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture |
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Medications available to patients without prescription. Particular attention to those medications that have changed from legend to non-prescription products and those most frequently carried by local pharmacies. Prerequisite: written consent of instructional unit required. [GE]
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STERILE PRODUCTS TECH
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PHAR 127
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Fall Spring |
4.0 Credits
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33 hours of lecture - 22 hours of lab |
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Sterile products information and aseptic admixture techniques. Care and maintainance of admixture equipment and the related facilities are presented in addition to the principles and practice of sterile product manipulation for the purpose of non-parenteral admistration of medications. [GE]
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PHAR EXTERNSHIP II
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PHAR 128
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Spring |
4.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Continued practical, on-the-job instruction in the knowledge base required of a pharmacy (technician) in the work force. Concurrent enrollment in PHAR 129 required. Prerequisite: Completion of PHAR 105 and written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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PHAR EXTERNSHIP SEM II
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PHAR 129
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Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Discussion of issues surrounding the work site experiences in PHAR 128. Work ethics, interpersonal communication, problem-solving and success in the workplace emphasized. Concurrent enrollment in PHAR 128 and written consent of Instructional Unit required. [GE]
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SELECTED TOPICS
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PHAR 280
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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55 hours of lecture |
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Selected topics in pharmacy. Topics vary and course theme and contentchange to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, is is repeatable for credit. Specific topics are listed in the quarterly class schedule.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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PHAR 290
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Summer Fall Winter Spring |
15.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the faculty of the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit required.
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