PHRM1090 Pharmacy Technician Externship II
This course continues to prepare the student for entering the Pharmacy Technician career field and provides information on career opportunities. Students will continue to apply skills, knowledge and abilities acquired in the classroom in a practical work-based training environment.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate professional communication skills
Apply computer skills on pharmacy software
Process prescription orders accurately
Demonstrate insurance billing
Apply knowledge of prescription billing methods
Demonstrate dosage calculations
File prescription orders
Apply knowledge in a pharmacy environment
Demonstrate skills necessary to assist the pharmacist
Work as a healthcare team member
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details