This intermediate specialization equips pharmacy technicians with a comprehensive skill set, encompassing legal compliance, safety protocols, medication optimization strategies, specialized compounding techniques, and effective communication in pharmacy settings. Students gain expertise in navigating pharmacy law, emergency preparedness, ensuring medication safety, mastering syringe use, and compounding medications. Additionally, students are taught how to foster empathetic patient interactions, facilitating a well-rounded and competent approach to a pharmaceutical career.
IMPORTANT: This specialization is not designed to prepare students for national certification. Enrollees will gain the foundational/fundamental knowledge on subject matter relevant to the profession. However, to gain industry certification, a more comprehensive program must be completed through enrollment via approved/eligible schools such as MedCerts.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics
- Offered by MedCerts. In the Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness and Biopharmaceutics course, students dive into diverse aspects of ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Pharmacy Medication and Safety
- Offered by MedCerts. Embark on a comprehensive journey through pharmaceutical practice in our Pharmacy Medication and Safety course, ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication
- Offered by MedCerts. Students will learn essential practices with our Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications and Communication course. ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by MedCerts. In the Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness and Biopharmaceutics course, students dive into diverse aspects of ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Pharmacy Medication and Safety
- Offered by MedCerts. Embark on a comprehensive journey through pharmaceutical practice in our Pharmacy Medication and Safety course, ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications, & Communication
- Offered by MedCerts. Students will learn essential practices with our Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications and Communication course. ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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In the Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness and Biopharmaceutics course, students dive into diverse aspects of healthcare, ethics, pharmaceuticals and emergency response divided into five lessons. The first lesson delves into HIPAA and HITECH, exploring regulations and implications in safeguarding patient information. Next, the Legal and Ethical Issues lesson navigates the intricate landscape of healthcare laws, ethical decision-making and professional responsibilities. The HIV and AIDS lesson provides a comprehensive view of the virus, prevention, treatment and its societal impact. A lesson on emergency preparedness equips learners with crucial skills for risk assessment, response planning and ethical crisis management. The final lesson on basic biopharmaceutics unravels the science behind drug behavior in the body, examining formulations, drug delivery and clinical implications. It sheds light on drug development processes, optimizing efficacy while considering regulatory aspects. These lessons collectively nurture an understanding of legal, ethical, medical, and pharmaceutical matters critical for becoming informed, responsible, and effective pharmacy technicians. Course Objectives include: -Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS, and other healthcare regulations -Know current pharmacy laws and medication regulations -Describe testing, preventative measures, and how to reduce risk of exposure for HIV and AIDS -Discuss the importance of emergency preparedness and what it entails -Explain biopharmaceutics and how drugs work
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through pharmaceutical practice in our Pharmacy Medication and Safety course, developed into four lessons. Explore the idiosyncrasies of how drugs interact in the Factors Affecting Drug Activity lesson. Discover the nuances of optimizing medication therapies and patient outcomes in the Medication Therapy Management lesson, delving into personalized treatment strategies. The third lesson focuses on Safety and Aseptic Technique, honing your skills in maintaining a sterile environment crucial for pharmaceutical practices. Then, learn the art of preparing and administering IVs and the intricacies of intravenous solutions and their safe utilization in the Parenteral Solutions lesson. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, nurturing skills in drug optimization, safety protocols and aseptic practices essential for pharmaceutical professionals. Gain expertise in medication management and safety measures crucial for ensuring optimal patient care and pharmacy practice excellence. Course Objectives include: -Describe the many factors that affect how a drug behaves for a given individual -Explore how Medication Therapy Management (MTM) patient-centered care and a team approach to medical care services are important concepts in the pharmacy and in other areas of healthcare -Explain aseptic techniques and safety guidelines and why they are vital and important to protecting pharmacy personnel, as well as the patient population the pharmacy serves -Identify the precautions, parenteral routes, and types of parenteral solutions
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Students will learn essential practices with our Pharmacy Syringes, Compounding Medications and Communication course. Through the first lesson on insulin and syringes, students build an understanding of the intricacies of insulin administration techniques and syringe utilization for optimal patient care. Next, they will discover the regulatory landscape and crucial considerations in compounding medications, ensuring compliance and safety in the lesson on compounding regulations and considerations. Students then dive deeper into compounding techniques in the compounding medications lesson, honing skills in preparing specialized medications tailored to patient needs. Beyond technical expertise, this course emphasizes the human aspect of pharmacy. Students learn how essential empathy is in patient interactions through lessons focusing on patient empathy, as well as communication and telephone techniques. This course integrates technical proficiency, regulatory understanding, patient-centricity, and effective communication, empowering pharmaceutical professionals with a holistic skill set crucial for exceptional patient care and successful pharmacy practice. Course Objectives included: -Explain the various types of insulin strengths and additives, syringe and needle sizing, injection sites, and insulin pumps -Discuss compounding medications, as well as the associated regulations and manufacturing guidelines -Identify the principles of compounding solids, semi-solids, powders, coloring, flavoring, ointments, and other dosage forms -Explain the importance of empathy when dealing with patients by discussing the pathophysiology of disease -Explore the communication process, the various aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, open-ended questions, and motivational interviewing
Taught by
Dr. Sherrie B. Moore
