Year 2
Course of Studies
Semester 3
Semester 4
Course Descriptions
PTEC 213 Transition to Professional Practice is designed to support students in preparing for preceptorship, licensure exams upon graduation and entry to practice. Students build on their knowledge of regulatory requirements, jurisprudence, and ethical and professional practice. (Subject to final approval by Education Council)
Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course that covers the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. Upon completion, students will be able to place common drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, trade and generic names, major drug interactions and storage considerations. Students will learn the essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and patient safety. Students will explore and practice assessing when a patient should be referred to a pharmacist, identify drug related problems and discuss appropriate monitoring parameters. Knowledge gained in this course will support the pharmacy technician within their scope of practice in a collaborative interprofessional health care team.
Prerequisites: PTEC 101, PTEC 102, PTEC 103, PTEC 117 PTEC 121 Pharmacology IPTEC 220: Technology for Product Distribution introduces students to the management of database information and technology used in the pharmacy to dispense medications. Students apply concepts learned in previous theory courses to pharmacy case study scenarios using pharmacy dispensing software. Accuracy and completeness of database information and appropriate use of technology systems to support safe product distribution are emphasized. Concepts explored in this course provide a foundation for subsequent lab courses in the program.
Prerequisites: Completion of Semester 3 in PTEC Program Corequisites: NonePTEC 217 Institutional Pharmacy Practice builds on the fundamentals of product distribution previously learned and examines the role of pharmacy technicians employed in institutional settings. Students examine hospital drug distribution systems and processes, medication safety, principles of infection control and sterile product preparation, and quality assurance / risk management practices. (Subject to final approval by Education Council)
PTEC 221: Prescription Dispensing is a hybrid experiential lab course in which students apply the knowledge and skills acquired from previous theory courses to process and dispense prescriptions safely, efficiently and effectively in community practice settings. Students practice the technical aspects of processing prescriptions including interpreting prescriptions, performing calculations, documentation, and verification. Principles of inventory management and best practices in pharmacy record keeping are integrated into the learning activities. Students apply and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and health teaching skills associated with the dispensing process.
Prerequisites: Completion of Semester 3 in the PTEC Program Corequisites: NonePTEC 223: Institutional Dispensing and Sterile Product Preparation is a hybrid experiential lab course in which students learn the aseptic skills required to prepare a variety of parenteral products including hazardous drugs such as chemotherapy. Students apply the knowledge and skills acquired from previous theory courses to process and dispense prescriptions safely, efficiently and effectively in hospital practice settings. Students practice the technical aspects of processing prescriptions including interpreting prescriptions, performing calculations, documentation, and verification. Principles of inventory management and best practices in pharmacy record keeping are integrated into the learning activities. Safety, dosage calculations, incompatibilities, sterile procedure and quality assurance controls are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 3 in the PTEC Program Corequisites: None
PTEC 224: Non-Sterile Compounding is a hybrid experiential lab course in which students learn the skills and best practices for compounding non-sterile products including ingredient calculations, measurements, and preparation techniques for creams, ointments, solutions, and suspensions. Students use compounding formulas and drug stability and drug compatibility reference materials in the preparation of products with an emphasis on accuracy and safety. Maintenance of compounding equipment and workspace utilization are integrated into the learning activities.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 3 in the PTEC Program Corequisites: NonePTEC 230 Community Practicum provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply the knowledge, skills, and values attained from theory and lab courses. Students gain experience in all aspects of the pharmacy technician role in the community setting and are evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate professional competencies required at entry to practice. (Subject to final approval by Education Council)
PTEC 231 Institutional Practicum provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply the knowledge, skills and values attained from theory and lab courses. Students gain experience in all aspects of the pharmacy technician role in institutional practice and are evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate competencies required at entry to practice.