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Pharmacy Technician Essentials

The Pharmacy Technician Essentials course provides an in-depth look at what a career in a pharmacy will look like. Through several lessons, students learn the ins and outs of a pharmacy setting and the meaning of the terminology used daily within a pharmacy environment. This course also provides a deep dive into the purpose of the top 200 most commonly prescribed medications and drug routes and formulations. Students will be able to demonstrate correct processing of medication orders, preparation, storage, and distribution of medications, by the end of the course. On top of knowing the medications being prescribed, students must also learn how to use pharmacy equipment, including management software and reading of prescriptions. At the completion of this course, students should have a solid understanding of what their day-to-day tasks will be within a pharmacy environment and how to use the necessary tools to excel in their new career. Course objectives include: - Identify the primary functions of different pharmacy organizations - Discuss the different roles of the pharmacy technician - Describe the common drugs and their uses, drug routes and formulations, and factor affecting drug activity - Understand pharmacy management software, as well as reading and interpreting prescriptions

Status: Pharmaceuticals
Status: Pharmacist Assistance
BeginnerCourse15 hours

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CS

Reviewed Oct 13, 2024

The course has was challenging but again very informative. I like the arrangements of the course ,the course is super and rich in content.

BA

Reviewed Jul 18, 2024

This provided good materials to prepare you in the field or while waiting for someone to hire you as a Pharmacy Tech Trainee!

PG

Reviewed Oct 24, 2024

the full knowledge about the topics will be gained

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