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PHAR 1106: Community Pharmacy
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the pharmacy technician's role in providing pharmacy services in community pharmacy practice. Students will learn to process prescriptions, apply third party insurance plans, maintain accurate records, and ensure prescription accuracy. Students will discuss common issues pertaining to pharmacy security. During the lab component, students will build proficiency in pharmacy software and dispensing skills.
Credits
7.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe professional pharmacy practice in community pharmacies. (1)
- Describe the delivery of health care services in community pharmacies. (2)
- Prepare prescriptions safely and accurately. (3)
- Explain third party insurance policies and procedures. (4)
- Maintain records and equipment in community pharmacies. (5)
- Use community pharmacy dispensing software. (6)
- Implement pharmacy security systems and procedures. (7)
- CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 4.2. (2) 4.2. (3) 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9. (4) 1.6. (5) 1.10, 3.4. (6) 1.6. (7) 1.10.
- CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 4.1. (2) 4.1. (3) 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5. (4) 1.5, 3.1. (5) 1.1, 1.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. (6) 3.1. (7) 9.4.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, group discussion, group work, role plays, research, demonstration, lab
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B (72%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Community pharmacy report |
|
Project |
10 |
Clinical service project |
|
Lab Work |
35 |
Dispensing labs |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
S/U |
Prescription Checking Assessment *Satisfactory = 100% (3 attempts in total). Must successfully complete to pass course. |
Course topics
- 1. Community practice setting
- 2. Role of community pharmacy in providing health services
- 3. Prescription processing
- 4. Third party insurance plans
- 5. Record keeping
- 6. Pharmacy software
- 7. Pharmacy security
Learning resources
Course package
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.