What does the Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course cover?
Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills is covered here in 10 modules: Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: Pharmacy law and regulations, Pharmacology and Medications: Adverse reactions and side effects, Pharmacy Inventory Management: Inventory control and monitoring and 7 more. The outline lists 50 specific topics, opening with introduction to pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities and closing with resume building and job search techniques.
How do you approach Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills step by step?
The work is sequenced in 10 stages. It starts with Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: Pharmacy law and regulations, moves through Pharmacology and Medications: Adverse reactions and side effects and Pharmacy Inventory Management: Inventory control and monitoring, and ends at Certification and Career Development: Pharmacy technician certification review. Each stage carries its own topic list, so the sequence is followed rather than summarised.
What is in Module 1 of the Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course?
Module 1 is Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: Pharmacy law and regulations. It works through introduction to pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities, pharmacy law and regulations, pharmacy operations and workflow and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 9 modules build on.
How is the Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course delivered?
The Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course cost?
The Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
Closely related courses: Pharmacy Technician Critical Skills Mastery, Pharmacy Technician Toolkit, Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation, Specialty Pharmacy Toolkit.
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Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to equip pharmacy technicians with the critical skills necessary to excel in their roles. With a focus on interactive and engaging learning, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to provide high-quality patient care and support. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Features
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline
Module 1. Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: Pharmacy law and regulations
- Introduction to pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities
- Pharmacy law and regulations
- Pharmacy operations and workflow
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA
Module 2. Pharmacology and Medications: Adverse reactions and side effects
- Introduction to pharmacology and medication therapy
- Medication classifications and uses
- Dosage calculations and conversions
- Medication administration and safety
- Adverse reactions and side effects
Module 3. Pharmacy Inventory Management: Inventory control and monitoring
- Inventory management principles and practices
- Medication ordering and receiving
- Stocking and restocking procedures
- Inventory control and monitoring
- Disposal of hazardous waste and expired medications
Module 4. Pharmacy Billing and Insurance: Insurance types and coverage, Billing and coding procedures
- Introduction to pharmacy billing and insurance
- Insurance types and coverage
- Claims processing and reimbursement
- Patient assistance programs and discounts
- Billing and coding procedures
Module 5. Pharmacy Technology and Automation: Barcode scanning and inventory tracking
- Introduction to pharmacy technology and automation
- Automated dispensing systems and robotics
- Barcode scanning and inventory tracking
- Electronic health records and e-prescribing
- Pharmacy management software and systems
Module 6. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Medication errors and adverse events
- Introduction to patient safety and quality improvement
- Medication errors and adverse events
- Root cause analysis and corrective action
- Patient safety initiatives and protocols
- Quality improvement strategies and metrics
Module 7. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication techniques and strategies
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural competence and diversity
- Patient education and counseling
Module 8. Pharmacy Law and Ethics: Pharmacy law and regulations review
- Pharmacy law and regulations review
- Ethics and professionalism in pharmacy practice
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA review
- Pharmacy compliance and risk management
- Pharmacy policies and procedures development
Module 9. Pharmacy Operations and Management: Staffing and scheduling, Pharmacy finance and budgeting
- Pharmacy operations and workflow review
- Pharmacy management and leadership
- Staffing and scheduling
- Inventory management and control
- Pharmacy finance and budgeting
Module 10. Certification and Career Development: Pharmacy technician certification review
- Pharmacy technician certification review
- Career development and advancement strategies
- Continuing education and professional development
- Networking and professional associations
- Resume building and job search techniques