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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1313 (Section: 1, CRN: 92786) Community Pharmacy Practice |
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| Instructor | Toy Thornton-Wyckoff | ||||||||
| thorntontn@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846356 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours; Monday-Tuesday 3:00-3:30 pm, Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm, Thursday-Friday 8:30-1:30 pm | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pour techniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs, inventory management and legal parameters. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
The Pharmacy Technician, 4th Edition ISBN: 978035737135 Author: Jahangir Moini Pharmacology Clear & Simple ISBN:9781719644747 Author: F.A. Davis |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
• Translate medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations and symbols used in processing prescriptions in a community pharmacy setting. • Utilize information technology; • Demonstrate the procedures and work flow operations relating to processing prescriptions and preparing medications in a community pharmacy setting. • Discuss the various roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies • Identify the advantages of e-prescribing |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
I. Foundation In Pharmaceutical Care A. The Profession of Pharmacy i. 1. The Role of the Pharmacy Technician ii. 2. Professional Characteristics of Pharmacy Technicians B. Prescriptions i. Processing ii. Receiving iii. Fill Process (Computer Entry, labeling, packaging, etc.) iv. Register Use v. Recording & Filing vi. Other Duties II. Informational References i. Common References ii. Internet iii. Technician References III. Compounding and Pharmacology A. Formulations & Routes i. Enteral ii. Parenteral B. Compounding i. Regulations & Standards ii. Liquid Measurements iii. Solids & Semi-Solids iv. Capsules & Tablets v. Equipment IV. Administrative Skills A. Inventory Control and Management i. Duties of Pharmacy Technicians ii. Ordering Process iii. Barcoding iv. Purchasing Procedures v. Storage vi. Medication Returns B. Insurance and Billing i. Types of Health Insurance ii. Patient Profiles iii. Claims Processing iv. Third Party Audits |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction (Material) 08/24/2022 The Profession of Pharmacy • The Role of the Pharmacy Technician • Professional Characteristics of Pharmacy Technicians Week 2 Prescriptions 08/31/2022 • Processing • Receiving • Fill Process (Computer Entry, Labeling, Packaging, etc...) • Register Use • Recording & Filing • Other Duties Quiz #1 Lab Activity 08/31/2022 Week 3 Exam #1 Informational References 09/07/2022 • Common References • Internet • Technician References Week 4 Compounding & Pharmacology • Formulations & Routes → Eternal → Parenteral Quiz #2 Lab Activity 09/14/2022 Week 5 & 6 Compounding 09/21/2022 & 09/28/2022 • Regulations & Standards • Liquid Measurement • Solids & Semi-Solids • Capsules & Tablets • Equipment Lab Activity Week 7 & 8 Exam #2 Inventory Control and Management 10/05/2022 & 10/12/2022 • Duties of Pharmacy Techs • Ordering Process • Barcoding • Purchasing Procedures • Storage • Medication Return Process Week 9 Quiz #3 Lab Activity 10/19/2022 Week 10 & 11 Insurance & Billing 10/26/2022 & 11/02/2022 • Types of Health Insurance • Patient Profiles • Claims Processing • Third Party Audits Lab Activity Week 12 Exam # 3 11/09/2022 Week 13 Semester Project Presentation 11/16/2022 Week 14 Holiday Thanksgiving Break 11/23-11/25 Week 15 Final Exam Review 11/30/2022 Week 16 Final Exam 12/07/2022 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2022 - 8:00 AM Through December 7, 2022 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grade Scale: 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 74-60 D 59 & Below F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: 1. Quizzes/Homework 25% 2. Exams 30% 3. Final Exam 20% 4. Semester Project 15% 5. Class Participation 10% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
• All assignments, quizzes, labs, and exams will be used in calculating your course grade • Late work will receive deducted points as follows: o 24 Hours- 10 points o 48 Hours –20 points o 72 Hours –not accepted • In class activities and participation will include assessments over videos, games, group presentations, EVERYONE is expected to stay engaged as this is 10% of your class grade. • Complete the required readings, assignments, discussions as directed by the instructor • Keep copies of ALL paperwork, including syllabus, handouts, and assignments. • Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates, and responding promptly in communication with your instructor. • No grades will be discussed over the phone, as you can make an appointment with your instructor. • If you have a complaint about this course which you cannot resolve through discussion with the instructor, please contact Shirley MacNeill, Chair Allied Health Department phone: 409-984-6356 • The following materials are officially PROHIBTED in the classroom meetings for this course: food, drink, or tobacco. This policy agrees with the official college policy, breaks will be given. • The instructor expects that students illustrate mature behavior with respect to being responsible for your own actions, being respectful of others. Failure to comply may result in removal from the classroom or the course. • Students should use their LSCPA email account to send messages to instructor. |
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| Attendance Policy |
• All students are expected to attend class daily. • A student who is absent from class more than 3 days may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. • Late arrival to class is disruptive, any student arriving more than fifteen (15) minutes late should not enter the classroom and should wait until break time to enter. • Students who arrive after a quiz or exam starts, but before it ends, may take the quiz or exam without penalty but no additional time will be given. • It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. If unable to reach the instructor in the office, please leave a voicemail and email using the student's campus email. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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