HED0122 — Pharmacy Tech Cert Training II
In this course, students will predict physical and chemical incompatibilities utilizing chemistry properties, describe electrolyte balances, general sources, classes, indications, action, routes and side effects of drugs. Students will demonstrate an understanding of common adult dosages of medications and respective contradictions, read and prepare medication orders correctly. Students will design and evaluate pharmacy dispensing processes step-by-step in institutional practice, identifying steps that may result in medication errors, and explaining how the processes can be modified to prevent such errors. Students will demonstrate the proper technique of preparing pharmaceutical compounds, the ability to correctly fill and delivery medication cassettes, collect data from medication administration record and drug use and evaluation form, and use of automated medication dispensing equipment.