PHM 160 Hospital/Ambulatory Pharmacy Practicum

Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 2

Provides workplace experience in an ambulatory or hospital setting. Focuses on compliance with the institution’s policies and procedures, use of drug dispensing systems, compounding, package and labeling of medications, processing data on electronic systems, preparing sterile products, use of proper procedures in working with controlled substances, inventory maintenance, use of technology including automated dispensing machines and recordkeeping.

Prerequisite: Completion of PHM 216 with a grade of C or better; and sixth term standing in the Pharmacy Technician Program with a grade of C or better in all courses.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the policies and procedures of the worksite.
Handle, package, and label pharmaceutical products according to industry standards.
Prepare sterile products in an aseptic environment.
Operate equipment within the pharmacy using industry standard safety precautions.
Maintain accurate data with inventory and patient records.

Content Outline

Workplace Policies and Procedures
Pharmaceuticals
- Handling
- Packaging
- Labeling
- Documentation
Sterile Preparation
Equipment Use
Accurate Data Entry
Recordkeeping