Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Course: PHRA-1260 (Section: 11, CRN: 10523) Clinical - Pharmacy Technician-Assistant

Instructor Information
Instructor	Toy Thornton-Wyckoff
Email	thorntontn@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6437
Office	Madison Monroe Education - Room: 227
Office Hours	Wed.-Thurs. 10:00 am -1:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Additional Contact Information	Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872
Course Information
Description	A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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. None  Required
Additional Materials/Resources	None
Corequisites/Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of this course, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate understanding of pharmacy operations (PSLO 2,3 & 6) • Apply professional skills needed to function as a pharmacy technician (PSLO 1,3 & 6) • Demonstrate how to safely and accurately dispense medications under the supervision of the registered pharmacist (PSLO 1, 4 & 5) • Demonstrate effective communication (PSLO 3 & 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	Student assessment will be based on clinical performance using the clinical preceptor evaluation rubric, attendance, and other related assignments.
Major Assignments Schedule	Student assessment will be based on clinical performance using the clinical preceptor evaluation rubric, attendance, and other related assignments.
Final Exam Date	May 2, 2023 - 9:0 AM   Through  May 2, 2023 - 3:0 PM
Grading Scale	Grade Scale: Related to Evaluation
Determination of Final Grade	Upon completion of 100% completion of clinical setting.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Attendance Policy: Students must have100% attendance in clinical setting Students must be ON TIME for clinical rotations (at least 10 minutes early), NO exceptions unless documentation is provided, if a student is late, they must go home and return to clinical site depending on the day of tardiness. (If Wednesday returns on Thursday, if Thursday do not return until the following week, with a meeting being scheduled with the instructor.) If an absence occurs, the proper documentation must be provided to the instructor and notice must be given by contacting the instructor. Make-up days will be scheduled at the end of the semester at the discretion of the instructor and preceptor pending reason for absence with the proper documentation. Students who stop attending class or clinical and do not drop, withdraw, or resign from the college may receive a grade of “F” for all coursework missed.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture material, and exam make-up if an absence occurs with the proper documentation. Absences affect performance in this course and do not reflect well on participation, NO student may substitute the attendance of another student at any time.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Policy: Students must have100% attendance in clinical setting Students must be ON TIME for clinical rotations (at least 10 minutes early), NO exceptions unless documentation is provided, if a student is late, they must go home and return to clinical site depending on the day of tardiness. (If Wednesday returns on Thursday, if Thursday do not return until the following week, with a meeting being scheduled with the instructor.) If an absence occurs, the proper documentation must be provided to the instructor and notice must be given by contacting the instructor. Make-up days will be scheduled at the end of the semester at the discretion of the instructor and preceptor pending reason for absence with the proper documentation. Students who stop attending class or clinical and do not drop, withdraw, or resign from the college may receive a grade of “F” for all coursework missed.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture material, and exam make-up if an absence occurs with the proper documentation. Absences affect performance in this course and do not reflect well on participation, NO student may substitute the attendance of another student at any time.
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