AHE 191 - Pharmacy Clinical

1.0 to 8.0 Credits
Provides experience in the role of a pharmacy technician while working with pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians. Gain practical experience in the discipline of pharmacy, enhance skills and integrate knowledge. Prerequisite: AHE 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, all with a minimum grade of 2.5 or equivalent. Completion of AHE 176 within one quarter; completion of or concurrent enrollment in AHE 178. Permit code required.

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

Competently and expediently fill prescriptions in any pharmacy setting. [ACT]
Competently manufacture (via aseptic technique) IV admixtures and chemotherapy in a hospital/clinical setting. [ACT]
Work and communicate effectively with pharmacists, patients and co-workers in any pharmacy setting. [COMMUNICATE]
Work under the supervision of a pharmacist in any pharmacy setting ethically and within the law. [ACT]
Recognize and correct medication errors in any pharmacy setting. [REASON]