PT 1011 - Pharmacy Technician Introduction

Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the pharmacy technician’s role, pharmacist’s role, and other occupations in the healthcare environment.

2. Describe the pharmacy technician’s role in the medication-use process

3. Define the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and describe the role of the pharmacy technician in the patient care process. 

4. Describe and apply state and federal laws pertaining to processing, handling and dispensing of medications including controlled substances.

5. Describe state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy technicians.

6. Recognize that differences exist between states regarding state regulations, pertaining to pharmacy technicians, and the processing, handling and dispensing of medications. 

7. Describe pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.

8. Describe how state laws and regulations determine what activities associated with collection of patient specific information can be delegated by the pharmacist to technicians. 

9. Discuss accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices.

10. Choose proper procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall or shortage, a medication error, or identification of another problem.