RX2410 - Preparing for Pharmacy Profession with Lab - 3 Credits

This course provides students with the tools they will need to be successful as pharmacy technicians. Students are exposed to a variety of issues related to the attitudes, values and skills; in addition to the legal responsibilities of a pharmacy technician. Students will review areas of concentration presented throughout the entire program, such as: pharmacy calculations, aseptic compounding, non-sterile compounding, basic biopharmaceutics, and pharmacy laws and regulations. They also re-examine areas related to processing of prescriptions, purchasing, and inventory control. A final review of this information is essential to the successful passing of the national certification exam. Throughout this course, students gain an appreciation for the value of technician certification and active involvement in professional organizations. Lab activities are embedded in the course. (1.5 Lecture credits + 1.5 Lab credits = 4.5 Contact Hours)

Prerequisite: All RX 2000 classes

Delivery: on campus