PHAR 2130: Management for Pharmacy Technicians 2

Description

This course builds upon foundational management skills and focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of pharmacy management. Students will develop leadership skills necessary for effective personnel management and fostering a collaborative work environment. Students will also explore advanced topics such as creating schedules, improving workflow efficiencies, and performance appraisals. Students will discuss complex issues in pharmacy management, including emergency preparedness planning, handling drug shortages, and implementing risk management strategies to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Credits

1.5

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary

Prerequisites

PHAR 1105.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify appropriate management tools in pharmacy practice situations. (1)
Describe and apply effective leadership skills in pharmacy practice situations. (2)
Demonstrate effective personnel management techniques. (3)
Create pharmacy dispensary work schedules. (4)
Plan a pharmacy staff meeting. (5)
Manage pharmacy workflow for efficiency and accuracy. (6)
Prepare for emergencies and drug shortages. (7)
CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 1.10, 5.3. (2) 1.10, 4.1, 5.3. (3) 1.10, 4.1, 5.3. (4) 1.10. (5) 1.10. (6) 1.10, 5.3. (7) 5.5.
CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 1.4, 4.1, 8.1. (2) 1.2, 1.3, 4.1. (3) 1.2, 1.3, 4.1. (4) 4.1. (5) 4.1. (6) 4.1, 9.4. (7) 4.2, 5.2.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, independent study, group discussion, group work, case studies

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F)

Passing grade

B (72%)

Evaluation Plan

Type	Percentage	Assessment activity
Assignments	10	Management tools
Assignments	15	Plan and conduct meetings
Assignments	15	Work schedule and flow
Project	20	Group Project
Quizzes/Tests	10
Final Exam	30

Course topics

1. Leadership
2. Personnel Management
3. Work Schedules
4. Workflow
5. Meetings
6. Emergency preparedness and drug shortages

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.