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Sep 19, 2026
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PHM 201 Pharmacy Practice 1
Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3
Introduces the foundations of pharmacy practice, emphasizing prescription interpretation, workflow processes, patient profile management, pharmacy calculations, and medication safety. Focuses on developing entry-level competencies in pharmacy operations, communication, and ethical professionalism consistent with ASHP standards for patient care and technician practice.
Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Interpret and transcribe prescriptions and medication orders, including SIG codes, abbreviations, and NDC identification. (ASHP 3.1, 3.2, 3.13)
- Apply accurate pharmacy mathematical calculations using ratio-proportion, dimensional analysis, and formula methods to determine dosage, compounding, and reconstitution. (ASHP 2.6, 3.15, 3.17)
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and profiles in compliance with HIPAA and institutional policies. (ASHP 2.2, 5.1, 5.5)
- Demonstrate professional and effective communication skills with patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers. (ASHP 1.3-1.5, 1.7)
- Describe the steps of the medication-use process and the technician’s role in ensuring safety and quality within that process. (ASHP 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2)
Content Outline
- Pharmacy Profession and Roles
- Pharmacy settings and workflow
- Pharmacist vs. technician responsibilities
- The Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP)
- Prescription Components and Interpretation
- Prescription and medication order parts
- SIG codes, abbreviations, and NDC number structure
- Labeling and documentation accuracy
- Pharmacy Calculations and Measurements
- Roman numerals, metric/apothecary conversions
- Ratio-proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis
- Dosage, reconstitution, and compounding math
- Patient Profiles and Recordkeeping
- Collecting demographic and allergy data
- Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Professionalism and Communication
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Ethical behavior and customer interaction
- Time management and stress management
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