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Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1313 (Section: 1, CRN: 92786) Community Pharmacy Practice |
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| Instructor | Jalessa Evans | ||||||||
| evansjc@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846356 | ||||||||
| Office | - Room: | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Monday-Friday by Appointment | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409)984-6356 or 800-477-5872 | ||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||
| 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 a Comprehensive Approach, 4th Edition ISBN: 978035737135 Author: Jahangir Moini Pharmacy Labs for Technicians ISBN: 9780763893040 Author: Jason Philip Sparks Lisa McCartney Nicole Barriera Wendy Lubin |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
I. Pharmacy Practice The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care
Prescriptions and Processing
II. Pharmacy Practice Settings Community Pharmacy
Safety in The Workplace
Inventory Control and Management
Patient Safety in Medication Administration
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1Introduction to Community Pharmacy The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care (Chp.2) • The Profession of Pharmacy • Educational Requirements • The Role of the Pharmacy • Professional Organizations • Codes of Ethics • Job Opportunities Week 2Community Pharmacy (Chp.12) · The Role of the Pharmacy Technician · Prescription Processing · Organization of the Retail Pharmacy · The Professional Characteristics of Pharmacy Technicians Lab #2 Activity “Practicing Professionalism in the Pharmacy” Week 3Quiz #1 Communication with Patients and Customers (Chp.4) • Communication Process • Methods of Communication • Types of Customers • Barriers to Communication • Professionalism • Eliminating Barriers to Communication Lab #3 Activity “Customer Service and POS” Week 4Exam #1 (Weeks 1-3) NO LAB Week 5 Prescriptions and Processing (Chp.6) · Medication Orders · Parts of a Prescription · Drug Labels Lab #17 Activity “Workflow in the Pharmacy Week 6 Quiz #2 Insurance and Billing (Ch. 16) Lab #10 Activity “Reviewing a Filled Prescription Week 7Inventory Control and Management (Chp.17) · Duties of Pharmacy Techs · Ordering Process · Barcoding · Purchasing Procedures · Storage · Medication Return Process Lab #6 Activity “Managing Pharmacy Inventory” Week 8Exam #2 (Weeks 5-7) No LAB Week 9Medication Errors and Safety (Chp.18) · Occurrence of Medication Errors · Prescribing Errors · Dispensing Errors · Administration Errors · The Patient’s Role in Medication Errors · Avoiding Medication Errors · Medication Error Reporting Lab # 9 Activity “Reviewing a Prescription Form” Week 10 Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration (Ch. 7) • Dosage Considerations • Dosage Forms of Drugs • Principles of Drug Administration Lab #7 Activity “Obtaining and Reviewing a Patient Profile” Lab # 8 Activity “Reviewing Signa Codes and Creating Patient Instructions Week 11 Quiz #3 Safety in The Workplace (Ch.10) • OSHA Standards • Standards and Regulations Within the Pharmacy Profession • Universal Precautions • Employee Responsibilities Lab Activity-OSHA Research Paper Pharmacy Cases Week 12 Exam # 3 (Weeks 9-11) No LAB Week 13 Community & Institutional Pharmacy Event Day (Guest Speakers) Week 14 Holiday Thanksgiving Break Week 15 Clinical Readiness Day Final Exam Review/Make Up Day Week 16 Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | December 10, 2025 - 8:30 AM Through December 10, 2025 - 10:30 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
100-90 A 89-80 B 79-75 C 74-60 D 59 & Below F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
1. Quizzes 20% 2. Exams 25% 3. Final Exam 20% 4. Classwork 15% 5. Attendance 10% 6. Lab 10% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
· NO CELLPHONESare to be in sight during class lectures or labs and must on silent as students will be allowed to use their cell phones during break time. If there is an emergency or situation, please notify your instructor BEFOREclass and you may be allowed to step out of class if need beotherwise Donna Wolfe, AH secretary is available at (409) 984-6366 for emergency contact and will notify the instructor and student. · All class and or homework assignments, quizzes, exams, and attendance will be used in calculating your course grade. · No late work will be accepted; a student has 24 hoursto turn in missed assignments due to an excusedabsence with proper documentation for absence. · If an exam is missed, the student must have proper documentation for absenceand the student’s FINAL EXAM grade will count as the missed exam grade as well as final exam grade with the appropriate percentages. · If a quiz is missed, you will be allowed to make up the quiz with the proper documentation for absence at a scheduled time per instructor or program director,and a different quiz may be given with the zero being replaced with the quiz grade upon completion. · In class activities and participation will include assessments of videos, games, group presentations, EVERYONEis expected to stay engaged as this apartof your class grade. · Complete any and allrequired readings, assignments, discussions as directed by the instructor. · Keep copies of ALLpaperwork, including syllabus, handouts, and assignments. · Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates, and responding promptly in communication with your instructor via school email or by appointment. · No gradeswill be discussed over the phone, as you can make an appointment with your instructor or program coordinator. · If you have a complaint about this course which you cannot resolve through discussion with the instructor, please contact Heather Breaux, Chair Allied Health Department phone: 409-984-6365 · The following materials are officially PROHIBTEDin 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 to illustrate mature behavior with respect to being responsible foryour own actions and being respectful of others. Failure to comply may result in removal from the classroom or the program. · Students should ALWAYS use their LSCPA email account to send messages to instructors and leave an office voicemail. |
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| Attendance Policy |
· All students are expected to attend class DAILY. A no call, no showwill result in a zerofor class work/homework assignment, class participation, etc. for the day of absence and cannotbe made up. · A student who is absent from class more than 3 days (3 times) within the semester may be at risk of being dropped from the program by the Program Coordinator. 1stWarning- verbal with record of conference 2ndWarning- written with record of conference 3rdWarning- written and meeting with Program Coordinator and Allied Health Director · Late arrivalto class is disruptive, the classroom door is closed at the time class starts, any student arriving at that time will be considered LATEandwill notbe allowed to enter the classroom, the student then should wait until break time to enter. Material that has been taught willNOTbe retaught as students should follow up with their group or partner for class work. · Students who arrive after a quiz or exam starts, but before it ends, may take the quiz or exam but will have a deduction of 5 points and no additionaltime will be given. · It is the student'sresponsibility to notify the instructor of anyabsence. If unable to reach the instructor in the office, please leave a voicemail AND emailusing the student's campus email. Absences must be followed up with proper documentation for student records. *At any time while a student in the Pharmacy Technology Program, two final counseling notes are grounds for immediate dismissal. |
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| Additional Information | |||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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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