HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGECOURSE OUTLINECOURSE TITLE & NUMBER: Pharmacy Medication Technology: PHAR 1035CREDITS: 1 (1 Lec / 0 Lab)PREREQUISITES: PHAR 1010, PHAR 1015, PHAR 1020 with a minimum grade of C.CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course will familiarize the student with technology utilized within the scope ofpharmacy practice.OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS:I. Pharmacy Storage EquipmentA. Narcotic VaultB. Safety featuresC. Refrigerator/freezer temperature requirementsD. Storage requirements/regulationsII. Dispensing DevicesA. Pyxis/OmnicellB. Safety featuresC. RobotsD. Retail labeling & dispensing devicesIII. Emergency Back-up PlansA. Power loss plansB. Production issuesC. RegulationsD. TechnologyIV. Software programsA. In-patient systems (hospital)B. Retail/outpatient (homecare, hospice)C. Physician Order entry versus pharmacist order entryV. Sterile preparation techniquesA. Chapter 797 ComplianceVI. MiscellaneousA. Pneumatic tubesB. DumbwaitersCOURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMESFor pharmacy storage equipment, students will: 1. use knowledge of a site’s technology system to efficiently secure the prescribed medications or device from inventory.1PHAR1035 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college, isan equal opportunity educator & employer2. explain the principles that guide the design of safe and efficient pharmacy storage equipment and arrangements for the storage of medication and devices.3. explain typical storage arrangement for medications and devices.For dispensing devices, students will: 1. describe the various systems used to distribute medications 2. explain procedures for stocking and dispensing devices3. demonstrate knowledge of Board of Pharmacy regulations and variances.For emergency back-up plans, students will:1. describe the manual of procedures in disaster or loss of energy situations.2. describe patient safety issues during power outages.For software programs, students will: 1. explain the importance of software programs in multiple settings.2. describe optional features for patient safety which can be included by the vendor in software packages.3. understand the importance of the various “alarm levels” in software4. describe importance of Medication Administration Record generation.For sterile preparation technologies, students will:1. explain the purpose of technology used in sterile preparation (IVs, compounding, chemotherapy agents)Students also will: 1. demonstrate a knowledge of other technologies used in the pharmacy system.MNTC GOALS AND COMPETENCIES MET:N/AHCC COMPETENCIES MET:Communicating Clearly and EffectivelySTUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS:The student will attend all scheduled class sessions; participate in class discussion; complete required assignments, in-class exercises, and exams by their due date. Students are expected to listen, follow directions, and seek assistance and guidance as needed.2PHAR1035 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college, isan equal opportunity educator & employerSTUDENT ASSESSMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE USING INSTRUMENTS SELECTED/DEVELOPED BY THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR.SPECIAL INFORMATION: (SPECIAL FEES, DIRECTIVES ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS):AASC APPROVAL DATE: April 21, 2010 REVIEW DATE: April 2015PHAR1035:so0421103PHAR1035 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college, isan equal opportunity educator &