Course description
Pharmacy technicians are crucial members of the healthcare team, ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications to patients. But, their responsibilities extend far beyond this essential function. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations required to succeed as a pharmacy technician. From drug classification and dosage forms to specialized pharmaceutical fields and everything in between.
Firstly, we introduce you to the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians, including their scope of practice, certification and registration processes. Next, we'll delve into the fundamentals of pharmacology, such as drug classification, routes of administration, drug interactions and adverse reactions. Gain insights into pharmacy operations, including inventory management, patient counselling and maintaining accurate medication records.
Pharmacy technicians often serve as the first point of contact for patients, and their ability to communicate effectively can significantly influence patient outcomes. You'll develop exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to interact effectively with patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. Lastly, you'll learn about pharmaceutical terminologies and their applications in various pharmacy settings. This beginner-friendly course requires no prerequisite to enrol. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare you for a rewarding career as a pharmacy technician. Sign up today and learn for free!
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Training content
Introduction to Pharmacy Technician Practices
Description: In this module, you’ll be introduced to pharmacy technician practices. We explain the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians, including the certification requirements for pharmacy technicians. We discuss the basics of drug classification, including the procedures for prescription reading, compounding and inventory management.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Role and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Operations
- Patient Counselling and Communication
- Lesson Summary
Pharmaceutical Terminology and Applications
Description: In this module, you’ll learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology, including the abbreviations and symbols used in prescriptions and labels. We'll show you the major organ systems of the human body and the medications that are used to treat or prevent diseases affecting them.
- Learning Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Language Basics
- Organ Systems and Associated Drugs
- Specialized Pharmaceutical Fields
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Course Assessment - Pharmacy Technician Training
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in various healthcare settings
- List the common routes of drug administration, including their advantages and disadvantages
- Identify the basic methods and techniques of drug classification and their significance
- Indicate the factors that affect drug stability and storage conditions
- State the elements of a valid prescription and the common abbreviations used in prescriptions
- Discuss the potential drug interactions and adverse reactions that can occur with medications
- Describe the steps and techniques involved in sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures
- Recall the key components of medication education and patient counselling
- Summarize the methods and best practices for inventory management and control
- Explain the importance of effective communication and how to handle special populations
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