AH 170PRX - Pharmacy Technician Practicum

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program and successful completion of all prior program courses is required.

Course Description: Provides hands-on clinical experience. Students work in a host site as part of the pharmacy team and experience first-hand the various operations within different pharmacy settings. Duties will be assigned according to students’ skill level and the work needs of the host site. Students will participate in three seminars during the term. Seminars are attended and moderated by an Instructor, who uses the feedback gained to evaluate current practicum experiences and improve future practicum experiences.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Perform the basic functions of a pharmacy technician in a variety of pharmacy settings.
CLO#2: Develop and evaluate goals based on Instructor and preceptor feedback. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Develop professional skills to meet industry demands based on the Rogue Valley Employability Rubric.
CLO#4: Adhere to facility and pharmacy technician program policies.