Units: 2
Class Hours: 32 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to the SAC pharmacy technician program. Definition of the roles and preview of the opportunities open to pharmacy technicians in various practice settings. Presentation of pharmaceutical dosage forms, drug development processes, and drug classification systems. Introduction to prescription labeling and to the law and ethics of pharmacy practice. Advisory reading level: 4
Units: 3.5
Class Hours: 56 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. Basic terminology, with emphasis on word analysis and construction, medical abbreviations, and lay terms. Advisory reading level: 4
Note: Students may take either Body Systems I or Body Systems II first. Body System I is offered during the Spring semester (and sometimes during the Summer.) Both Body Systems classes are required for the certificate and degree programs.
Units: 3.5
Class Hours: 56 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the integumentary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Basic terminology, with emphasis on word analysis and construction, medical abbreviations, and lay terms. Advisory reading level: 4
Note: Students may take either Body Systems I or Body Systems II first. Body Systems II is offered during the Fall semester. Both Body Systems classes are required for the certificate and degree programs.
Units: 2
Class Hours: 32 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Calculations related to drug dosage, measurements of strength, and preparation of medications. Includes the interconversion of units in the metric and common systems of measurement. Emphasis on unit-cancellation for solving pharmacy situation problems. Strong verbal component. Advisory reading level: 4.
Units: 4.5
Class Hours: 48 lecture, 80 lab
Prerequisites: Completion of PHAR 048, 054, and 051 or 052 with grades of C or better; typing proficiency
Technical aspects of drug distribution for outpatient pharmacy settings. Hands-on training in customer service, inventory control, compounding, prescription processing, and medication repackaging (manual and automated). Includes electronic and manual record-keeping, pharmacy law, and CQI. Advisory reading level: 4.
Note: PHAR 056 is offered as a M / W evening class during the Fall semester and a M / W daytime class during the Spring semester.
Units: 1.5
Class Hours: 18 lecture, 30 lab
Prerequisites: Completion of PHAR 048, 054, and 051 or 052 with grades of C or better; typing proficiency
Technical aspects of drug distribution for the inpatient (hospital) pharmacy setting. Hands-on training in medication order processing, pharmacy patient profile maintenance, medication preparation, and inpatient drug distribution using manual and automated systems. Includes electronic and manual record-keeping, pharmacy law, and CQI. Advisory reading level: 4.
Note: PHAR 057 is offered as a Tu/Th daytime class for 6 weeks during the Spring semester and as a M / W evening class for 6 weeks during Summer session.
Units: 4.5
Class Hours: 48 lecture, 80 lab
Prerequisites: Completion of PHAR 048, 054, and 051 or 052 with grades of C or better; typing proficiency
Applications of aseptic techniques and laminar flow theory in the preparation of sterile products in compliance with USP 797 (federal regulations). Emphasis on parenteral calculations, sterile dosage forms, and quality assurance procedures. Includes the pharmacology of antimicrobial and antineoplastic drugs. Advisory reading level: 4.
Note: PHAR 060 is offered as a M / W daytime class during the Fall semester and as a M / W evening class during the Spring semester
Units: 0.5
Class Hours: arranged
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHAR 056, 057, 060, 072, or 084
Supervised use of the Pharmacy Technology lab to assist the student in developing competency in the skills required to successfully complete the Pharmacy Operations, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, Sterile Products, Pharmacy Technology Externship, and/or Sterile Products Review courses. Lab hours verified by sign-in. May be repeated. Open entry/open exit. Class hours arranged. Grade: CR/NC only. 0.5 unit is required for the Advanced Certificate.
(Credit awarded for at least 16 hours of participation.)
Units: 1
Class Hours: 16 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Short course for allied health personnel designed to further knowledge of new pharmaceutical products. May be repeated. Not offered every semester.
This is not a required class.
Units: Variable (0.5-4 per semester)
Class hours: 40 hours per 0.5 units
Prerequisite: Completion of PHAR 056 and PHAR 057 and/or PHAR 060 with grades of C or better; current TB clearance; Speech Comm 097 or 101 or 102.
On-site training in three pharmacy practice settings. Students must complete the related lab course prior to placement in a specific rotation:
PHAR 056 prior to the 80 hour outpatient rotation
PHAR 057 prior to the 120 hour inpatient rotation
PHAR 060 prior to the 120 hour sterile products rotation
Students must pass the top 200 trade-generic test prior to placement. Some sites require additional screening. Completion of all three rotations (320 hours = 4 units) required for the advanced certificate. A student receiving a NCR grade (no passing grade) will need to repeat the rotation hours.
Grade: CR/NCR only. Advisory reading level: 4.
Note: Most inpatient and sterile products externship sites require that students have daytime, weekday hours available.
Units: 2
Class Hours: 32 lecture
Prerequisite: None
Calculations related to drug dosage, measurements of strength, and preparation of medications. Includes the inter-conversion of units in the metric and common systems of measurement. Emphasis on unit-cancellation for solving pharmacy situation problems. Strong verbal component. Advisory reading level: 4.
This is not a required class.
Units: 4.5
Class Hours: 48 lecture, 80 lab
Prerequisite: Completion of PHAR 060 with grade of C or better
Applications of aseptic techniques and laminar flow theory in the preparation of sterile products. Emphasis on parenteral calculations, sterile dosage forms, and quality assurance procedures. Includes the pharmacology of antimicrobial and antineoplastic drugs. Advisory reading level: 4. This is not a required class.
Units: 0.5-8
Class hours: variable
Individual descriptions will be provided for each course developed. Not applicable to associate degree. Prerequisite: Varies according to topic.
This is not a required class.