PHAR 2120 - Drug Use and Reactions-LEC/LAB

1. Describe the therapeutic use of medications within each classification.
2. Describe side effects of medications within each classification.
3. Recall current brand and generic names of medications within each classification.
4. Properly pronounce and spell medications within each classification.
5. Describe dosage forms and routes of administration of medications within each classification.
6. Properly classify each medication within each therapeutic area.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology.
8. Demonstrate proper communication and customer service skills.
9. Demonstrate safe practices in a pharmacy setting.
10. Describe and demonstrate methods to employ patient and medication error prevention in all aspects of the pharmacy technician’s roles.
11. Assist pharmacists in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimize the use of medications, equipment, and devices.
12. Explain pharmacists’ roles when they are responding to emergency situations and how pharmacy technicians can assist pharmacists by being certified as Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providers.
13. Demonstrate skills required for effective emergency preparedness.

1. Common brand and generic drug names and spellings
2. Common brand and generic drug pronunciations
3. Medication dosage forms
4. Medication routes of administration
5. Therapeutic agents
6. Inventory and purchasing guidelines
7. Professional communication and customer service skills
8. Safety and medication error prevention
9. Emergency procedures
10. Prevention of medication errors