PHAR

Classes

PHAR1010 : IV/Sterile Compounding

Students in this Continuing Education course will learn and practice the process of sterile compounding by demonstrating aseptic technique within legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP 797 standards. Emphasis on aseptic techniques will be used in proper handwashing, hood cleaning, large and small volume parenteral preparation, and hazardous drugs. Students will perform calculation required for sterile product preparation and learn safe handling and preparation of compounded sterile preparations. Florida residents: *Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida with an active license, pharmacy student, or a Registered Pharmacist with a NABP number prior to taking the course. No academic credit is awarded for this course.

PHAR1020 : Non-Sterile Compounding

Students in this Continuing Education course will learn and practice extemporaneous compounding procedures while in compliance with USP795 standards. Hands-on training includes capsule preparation, ointments, creams, troches, suppositories for adults and pediatrics, use of mortar and pestle, graduated cylinders, and hot plates. Students will perform calculation required for non-sterile compounding product preparation. Florida residents: *Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida with an active license, pharmacy student, or a Registered Pharmacist with a NABP number prior to taking the course. No academic credit is awarded for this course.

PHAR1110 : Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Lab

In this course, students apply the principles from Introduction to Pharmacy Practice. Students will simulate pharmacy practice situations in preparation for various settings, tasks required of the pharmacy technician and evaluate how federal law applies to the practice of pharmacy.

Credit Hours

1.5

Corequisites

PHAR1210

PHAR1120 : Pharmacology I Lab

Students in this course will apply the principles in Pharmacology I. Students will practice using computer systems for prescription processing and patient data, and simulate patient interactions for improving customer service and managing the pharmacy.

Credit Hours

1.5

Corequisites

PHAR1220

PHAR1130 : Pharmacology II Lab

Students in this course will apply the principles in Pharmacology II. Students will practice using computer systems for prescription processing and patient data, and simulate patient interactions for improving customer service and managing the pharmacy.

Credit Hours

1.5

Corequisites

PHAR1230

PHAR1140 : Compounding and Aseptic Techniques Lab

Students in this course will apply the principles from the Compounding and Aseptic Techniques course. Students will practice compounding, sterile preparation and aseptic techniques within legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP 797 standards. Students will perform dosage calculations required for sterile product preparation and demonstrate safe handling and preparation of compound sterile preparations.

Credit Hours

1.5

Corequisites

PHAR1240

PHAR1210 : Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

This course introduces the student to the practice of pharmacy and typical duties of a pharmacy technician. This course also provides an understanding of the various organizations which provide healthcare services with particular emphasis on the provision of pharmaceutical care in each organization. The course content includes terminology and abbreviations, law and ethical principles with application to pharmacy practice, technology in the pharmacy field, and patient record systems.

Credit Hours

2

Corequisites

PHAR1110

PHAR1220 : Pharmacology I

This course provides study of the relationship of pharmaceutical products and normal human anatomy. Students will identify various drugs by their generic and trade names, identify drugs by their therapeutic classification, and describe various drug uses, dosages, routes of administration, and side effects.

Credit Hours

2

Corequisites

PHAR1120

PHAR1230 : Pharmacology II

This course provides study of the relationship of pharmaceutical products and normal human anatomy. Students will identify various drugs by their generic and trade names, identify drugs by their therapeutic classification, and describe various drug uses, dosages, routes of administration, and side effects.

Credit Hours

2

Corequisites

PHAR1130

PHAR1240 : Compounding and Aseptic Techniques

Students in this course will learn the process of compounding, sterile preparation and aseptic techniques within legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP 797 standards. Students will perform dosage calculations required for sterile product preparation and learn safe handling and preparation of compound sterile preparations.

Credit Hours

2

Corequisites

PHAR1140

PHAR1250 : Externship I

This course allows students to assist with or actively participate in patient care using the institutional care knowledge acquired from classroom training.

Credit Hours

2.5

Prerequisites

PHAR1110-PHAR1240; All CPSO courses

PHAR1260 : Externship II

This course allows students to assist with or actively participate in patient care using the ambulatory care knowledge acquired from classroom training.

Credit Hours

2.5

Prerequisites

PHAR1110-PHAR1250; All CPSO courses