Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PHRA-1243 (Section: 1, CRN: 10518)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Review 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Toy Thornton-Wyckoff
Email thorntontn@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6437
Office Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227
Office Hours Tuesday 4:00-4:30 pm, Wed.-Thurs. 10:00 -1:00 pm, Friday 8:30-12:30 pm
Additional Contact Information Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872
Course Information
Description A review of major topics covered on the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).
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.

Certification Exam Review for Pharmacy Technicians 4th Edition
ISBN: 978-0-76386-785-0
Author: Cheryl Aiken
Additional Materials/Resources Scantrons
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Black/Blue & Red Pens
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes llustrate major principles of the following domain of PTCE:
Pharmacology for Technicians (PSLO 1)
Pharmacy Law and Regulations (PSLO 2 & 3)
Sterile and Non-sterile Compounding, (PSLO 5)
Medication Safety, Quality Assurance, Medication Order Entry and Fill Process (PSLO 4, 5, & 6)
Inventory Management, Billing and Reimbursement, and Information Systems Usage and Application (PSLO 4 & 6)
Program Student Learning Outcomes • identify pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, side effects, and routes of administration
• Know the federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy
• Understand the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician
• Apply the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintain records of prescriptions in a community pharmacy.
• Be able to complete pharmaceutical calculations and aseptic technique required for compound and sterile preparations
• Demonstrate specialized pharmaceutical theory, skills, and concepts.
Lecture Topics Outline Chapter 1: Pharmacology for Technicians 
Chapter 2: Pharmacy Law and Regulations 
Chapter 3: Prescription and Medication Order Dispensing
Chapter 4: Non-Sterile Compounding 
Chapter 5: Sterile and Hazardous
Major Assignments Schedule
Week 1: Introduction Preparing for HighStakes Exam
             Chapter 1: Pharmacology for Technicians
Week 2 Chapter 1: Pharmacology for Technicians 0
Week 3 Quiz #1
             Chapter 2: Pharmacy Law and Regulations 
Week 4 Chapter 2: Pharmacy Law and Regulations
             Quiz #2 

Week 5 Exam #1 (Chapter 1 &2)
Week 6 Chapter 3: Prescription and Medication Order Dispensing
Week 7 Chapter 3: Prescription and Medication Order Dispensing
             Quiz #3
Week 8 Exam #2 (Chapter 3)

Week 9 Spring Break 
Week 10 Chapter 4: Non-Sterile Compounding
Week 11 Chapter 4: Non-Sterile Compounding
           Quiz #4
Week 12 Chapter 5: Sterile and Hazardous Compounding
Week 13 Chapter 5: Sterile and Hazardous Compounding
           Quiz #5
Week 14 Exam #3 (Chapter 4& 5) 
Week 15 FINAL REVIEW 
Week 16 FINAL Exam (Chapter 1-5)
Final Exam Date May 9, 2023 - 1:00 PM   Through  May 9, 2023 - 3:00 PM
Grading Scale 90-100 A
80-89 B
75-79 C
74-60 D
59 & Below F
Determination of
Final Grade
1. Quizzes 20%
2. Homework/Classwork 30%
3. Exams 30%
4. Final Exam 20%

Final Course Average =100%

A minimum average of 75% in Pharmacy Technology is necessary to pass the course. No grades will be rounded until final course average, this includes wighted exam average.
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:
    ~24 Hours- 10 points
    ~48 Hours –20 points
    ~72 Hours –not accepted
 
• In class activities and participation will include assessments of 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.
Attendance Policy
  • All students are expected to  attend class daily.
  • A student on campus but not in class is absent.
  • 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 after class has started 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,when the first person turns in their exam there will be NO ENTRY into the
    class for testing.
  •  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. If no contact is made, assignment for the day will be considered incomplete or a zero.
  • The door is closed at 8:00 a.m. and will be locked, NO ENTRY will be allowed as this is a disruption to the class, you will be permitted to enterduring break time, but no work will be retaught, nor will handouts be given;you must get with a fellow student for your work.
  • TEST or QUIZ Day, when the first person turns in their exam no entry will be allowed into the class.
 
 
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 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 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.
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.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365