PTF 101: Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

Credits 4
Contact Hours
48
Description
This course is designed to introduce new students to the practice of pharmacy and the fundamentals vital to the technician role. In addition to a general overview of the pharmacy profession, topics within this course will include pharmacy technician roles within various practice settings, the evolution of drug development, an introduction to pharmacology, an overview of drug routes and formulations, and medication safety. Fundamental development of interpreting medication orders, understanding terminology, memorizing drug names and identifying standard operating procedures will also be a focus of study for this course.