PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Innovative Pharmacy Solution Pharmacy Technician Training Program was established to combat the health disparities in rural and underserved communities throughout the globe. The program is a recognized education/training program by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. The online 10-week program provides specialized workforce development training that will prepare applicants to qualify for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam despite a lack of work experience as a pharmacy technician. This course covers the following key areas and topics:
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The role of technician
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Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
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Ethical, legal, and professional understanding of standards and regulations
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Patient medication safety
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Pharmacy calculations
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Medical terminology specific to the pharmacy
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Skills to read and interpret prescriptions
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Review of the top 200 drugs
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Skills to identify drugs by generic and brand names
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Dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, and dose conversions
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Dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement
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Required Textbooks:
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Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 5th edition, textbook, and workbook/lab manual. Please make sure to purchase the 5th edition.
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American Pharmacists Association. Complete Math Review for Pharmacy Technicians, 5th edition.