PHM 120 Pharmacy Operations and Laboratory

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 1
Credits: 3

Covers the various controls of pharmaceutical inventory, accessing of non-compounded products, and compounding preparation of pharmaceuticals for distribution.

Prerequisite: First-term standing in the Pharmacy Technician program.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Retrieve/profile inventoried non-compounded products.
Implement industry-standard safety procedures to prevent medication errors.
Prepare compound pharmaceuticals for patient distribution.
Handle hazardous wastes, sharps, and infection control according to industry specifications.
Label medication products for patient distribution.

Content Outline

Basic Pharmaceutical Measurements and Calculations
Dispensing Medications
Medication Selection and Preparation
Label Preparation
Compounding of Pharmaceuticals, IV Preparation
Medication Safety and Error Prevention