Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation and Critical Skills Mastery
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to prepare individuals for a successful career as a pharmacy technician. The curriculum is carefully crafted to cover the essential knowledge, skills, and practices required to excel in this field. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, a recognized leader in professional development.
Course Objectives - Understand the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician
- Develop the skills and knowledge required to assist pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
- Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
- Master critical skills in pharmacy operations, patient care, and medication management
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Technology
- Overview of the pharmacy profession
- History and evolution of pharmacy technology
- Roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
Module 2: Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy layout and design
- Inventory management and control
- Receiving, storing, and dispensing medications
- Pharmacy information systems
Module 3: Pharmacology and Medication Management
- Introduction to pharmacology
- Medication classification and categorization
- Medication preparation and dispensing
- Medication therapy management
Module 4: Patient Care and Communication
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA
- Effective communication techniques
- Patient counseling and education
- Cultural competence in pharmacy practice
Module 5: Pharmacy Calculations and Measurement
- Basic math concepts and conversions
- Dosage calculations and measurement
- Concentration and dilution calculations
- IV flow rate calculations
Module 6: Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Introduction to compounding
- Sterile compounding techniques
- Non-sterile compounding techniques
- Compounding regulations and guidelines
Module 7: Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
- Ethics in pharmacy practice
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Professional standards and codes of conduct
Module 8: Certification Preparation
- Overview of certification exams
- Certification exam format and content
- Practice questions and assessments
- Test-taking strategies and tips
Module 9: Critical Skills Mastery
- Medication safety and error prevention
- Pharmacy inventory management
- Patient counseling and education
- Pharmacy operations and management
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
- Personalized support and feedback
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, a recognized leader in professional development. This certificate demonstrates expertise and commitment to the field of pharmacy technology.,
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician
- Develop the skills and knowledge required to assist pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
- Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
- Master critical skills in pharmacy operations, patient care, and medication management
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Technology
- Overview of the pharmacy profession
- History and evolution of pharmacy technology
- Roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
Module 2: Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy layout and design
- Inventory management and control
- Receiving, storing, and dispensing medications
- Pharmacy information systems
Module 3: Pharmacology and Medication Management
- Introduction to pharmacology
- Medication classification and categorization
- Medication preparation and dispensing
- Medication therapy management
Module 4: Patient Care and Communication
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA
- Effective communication techniques
- Patient counseling and education
- Cultural competence in pharmacy practice
Module 5: Pharmacy Calculations and Measurement
- Basic math concepts and conversions
- Dosage calculations and measurement
- Concentration and dilution calculations
- IV flow rate calculations
Module 6: Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Introduction to compounding
- Sterile compounding techniques
- Non-sterile compounding techniques
- Compounding regulations and guidelines
Module 7: Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
- Ethics in pharmacy practice
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Professional standards and codes of conduct
Module 8: Certification Preparation
- Overview of certification exams
- Certification exam format and content
- Practice questions and assessments
- Test-taking strategies and tips
Module 9: Critical Skills Mastery
- Medication safety and error prevention
- Pharmacy inventory management
- Patient counseling and education
- Pharmacy operations and management
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
- Personalized support and feedback
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, a recognized leader in professional development. This certificate demonstrates expertise and commitment to the field of pharmacy technology.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum
- Personalized support and feedback
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content and expert instructors
- Certification upon completion
- Flexible learning schedule
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
- Gamification and progress tracking