PHAR 048: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
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
PHAR 051: BODY SYSTEMS I
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.
PHAR 052: BODY SYSTEMS II
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.
PHAR 054A: BEGINNING PHARMACY CALCULATIONS
Units: 1
Class Hours: 16 lecture
Prerequisite: Mathematics N06
This course introduces students to calculations related to drug dosage and preparation of medications. Interconversion of units in the metric and common systems of measurement are included. There is emphasis on unit-cancellation for solving pharmacy situation problems, as well as a strong verbal component. Advisory reading level: 4.
PHAR 054B: ADVANCED PHARMACY CALCULATIONS
Units: 1
Class Hours: 16 lecture
Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technology 054A with a mininmum grade of C.
Students will learn calculations related to drug dosage using body surface area, measurements of strength, and preparation of medications. Calculations of dosage strength include ratio strength, percentage strength, and milligram percentage strength. Common dilutional calculations and alligation methods are included. There is emphasis on unit-cancellation for solving pharmacy situation problems as well as strong verbal component. Advisory reading level: 4.
PHAR 056: PHARMACY OPERATIONS
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.
PHAR 057: INPATIENT PHARMACY SERVICES
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 the Fall semester.
PHAR 060: STERILE PRODUCTS
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
PHAR 060L, 057L, 056L, 072L, 084L: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY SKILLS LAB
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. 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 24hours of participation.)
PHAR 072A: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP OUTPATIENT
Units: Variable (0.5-1.5 per semester)
Class hours: 80 lab
Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technology 056 and Communication Studies 097 or Communication Studies 101 or Communication Studies 101H or Communication Studies 102 with a minimum grade of C. Background checks, health screenings, current TB clearance and drugs test clearance. Advisory reading level: 4.
On-site training in the outpatient (retail) practice setting. Students must complete Pharmacy Technology 056 lab class to qualify for
outpatient rotation. Students must pass the trade-generic test prior to placement. Some sites require additional background, health screenings, and drugs tests. Completion of the outpatient rotation Pharmacy Technology 072A is required for the Basic Certificate Completion of Pharmacy Technology 072A, Pharmacy Technology 072B, Pharmacy Technology 072C rotations (320 hours) is required for the advanced certificate and Associate Degree. At the end of the rotation, the instructor will use the attendance recorded and competency forms as input from preceptors to assess the student learning outcomes and to help determine final grades. Students can refer to the course overview to understand the details of final grade assignments. Grade: Pass/No Pass Only
Open Entry/Open Exit
PHAR 072B: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP OUTPATIENT
Units: Variable 0.5 - 2.5
Class Hours: 120 lab
Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technology 056 and Pharmacy Technology 057 and Communication Studies 097 or Communication Studies 101 or Communication Studies 101H or Communication Studies 102 with a minimum grade of C. Background checks, health screenings, current TB clearance and drugs test clearance.
On-site training in the inpatient (hospital) practice setting. Students must complete the following lab courses prior to placement: Pharmacy Technology 057 and Pharmacy Technology 056. Students must pass the trade-generic test prior to placement. Some sites require additional background, health screenings, and drug tests. Completion of Pharmacy Technology 072A, Pharmacy 072B, Pharmacy Technology 072C rotations (320) is required for the advanced certificate and Associate Degree. At the end of the rotation, the instructor will use the attendance records and competency forms as input from preceptors to assess the student learning outcomes and to help determine final grades. Students can refer to the course overview to understand the details of final grade assignments. Open Entry/Open Exit.
PHAR 072C: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP OUTPATIENT
Units: 05-2.5
Class Hours: 120 lab
Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technology 060 and Communication Studies 097 or Communication Studies 101 or Communication Studies 101H or Communication Studies 102 with a minimum grade of C. Background checks, health screenings, current TB clearance and drugs test clearance.
On-site training in the home infusion or sterile products pharmacy practice setting. Students must complete the following lab course prior to placement: Pharmacy Technology 060. Students must pass the trade-generic test prior to placement. Some sites require additional background, health screenings, and drug tests. Completion of Pharmacy Technology 072A, Pharmacy Technology 072B, Pharmacy Technology 072C rotations (320 hours) is required for the advanced certificate and Associate Degree. At the end of the rotation, the instructor will use the attendance records and competency forms as input from preceptors to assess the student learning outcomes and to help determine final grades. Students can refer to the course overview to understand the details of final grade assignments. Open Entry/Open Exit.
