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Course Title: Community & Hospital Drug Dispensing/Management
Title Abbreviation: COMM/HOSP DRUG DISP MGMT
Department: AHE
Course #: 135
Credits: 4
Variable: No
IUs: 4.5
CIP: 510805
EPC: 399
REV: 2018
Course Description
Introduction to the role of pharmacy technicians in the community and hospital pharmacy setting. Filling orders under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Use of hospital based equipment for the processing of sterile and non-sterile dosage forms. Discussion and demonstration of sensitivity when working with a multicultural population.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: AHE 132 and 133 with a minimum C grade; concurrent enrollment in AHE 134.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 33
Lab: 22
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 0
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.
3. Communication
Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 3.5 Recognize, comprehend, and use non-verbal behaviors appropriate to a given context. 3.6 Recognize, comprehend, and use visual communication appropriate to a given context. 3.7 Adapt communication to diverse audiences and media.
4. Community & Cultural Diversity
Definition: Recognizing the value of human communities and cultures from multiple perspectives through a critical understanding of their similarities and differences.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 4.2 Understand, value and respect human differences and commonalities as they relate to issues of race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities and culture. 4.4 Demonstrate effective communication across differences in human communities and cultures. 4.6 Utilize ethical practice in relation to diverse communities and cultures for the promotion of equity and social justice.
6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility
Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.
Outcomes: Students will be able to . . . 6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.
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