AHE 170 - Orientation to Pharmacy Practice

2.0 Credits
Covers common activities and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician and current trends in practice including development of pharmaceutical care, the economic and government pressures on pharmacy, and increasing automation of the medication distributing function. Prerequisite: AHE 110, 116, BSTEC 104, 129 all with a minimum grade of 2.0 or equivalent.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Document the history of pharmacy and evolution of the pharmacist’s role in the profession. [REASON]
List the major settings in which pharmacy is practiced. [REASON]
State the purpose of the policy and procedure manual. [REASON]
Describe the role of the Board of Pharmacy and the PTCB. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the trends in national healthcare expenditures and the nature of health care coverage in the United States. [COMMUNICATE]
Outline the differences in responsibilities of pharmacy technicians and licensed pharmacists. [REASON]
Define Pharmaceutical Care, Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid. [COMMUNICATE]
Define accreditation and understand how it plays a role in the promotion of quality healthcare. [REASON]
Define the differences between licensing and certification. [REASON]
Understand the general layout of the pharmacy department. [REASON]
List some current and future trends in the practice of pharmacy. [COMMUNICATE]
List the major functions that pharmacy technicians perform in various pharmacy settings. [ACT]
Understand the importance of confidentiality and accuracy to the practice of pharmacy. [REASON]