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PHAR 2265: Pharmacy Technician Practicum
Effective date
January 2027
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
Building on the skills and comeptencies developed in PHAR 2260, this course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world pharmacy settings. Students will engage in hands-on experiences in both community and hospital pharmacies. Students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. By working in professional environments, students will refine their skills and demonstrate readiness for safe and effective practice as pharmacy technicians.
Credits
13.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PHAR 2260.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform the role of a pharmacy technician within current legal, ethical and professional standards. (1)
- Establish professional relationships with patients and healthcare providers in order to optimize pharmaceutical care. (2)
- Prepare pharmaceutical products safely and accurately using a variety of distribution systems. (3)
- Demonstrate effective management skills in the practice setting to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy services. (4)
- Integrate health promotion and public health initiatives into pharmacy practice. (5)
- Demonstrate the ability to access and apply relevant information and knowledge to make evidence-informed decisions in pharmacy practice. (6)
- Use effective communication and professionalism when providing education to or collaborating with healthcare providers and patients. (7)
- Establish and maintain collaborative intra- and inter-professional relationships. (8)
- Apply quality assurance policies, procedures and activities to optimize patient safety. (9)
- CLOs align with the following NAPRA Competencies: (1) 5.1, 5.2. (2) 1.1-1.5, 3.2, 3.3. (3) 1.6-1.9. (4) 1.10, 3.4, 5.3. (5) 4.2, 5.4. (6) 2.2. (7) 3.1-3.3. (8) 3.3. (9) 5.5.
- CLOs align with the following CPTEA Educational Outcomes: (1) 1.1-1.5. (2) 2.1-2.3. (3) 3.1-3.5. (4) 4.1-4.3. (5) 5.1-5.3. (6) 6.1-6.3. (7) 7.1-7.3. (8) 8.1-8.4. (9) 9.1-9.4.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 360
Total Hours: 390
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 360
Total Hours: 390
Instructional Strategies
Clinical fieldwork
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Field Experience |
S |
Community Evaluation by Preceptor |
|
Field Experience |
S |
Hospital Evaluation by Preceptor |
|
Assignments |
S |
Weekly progress reports |
|
|
|
Students must receive an 'S' on each item to pass. |
Course topics
- 1. Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities
- 2. Patient Care
- 3. Product Distribution
- 4. Practice Setting
- 5. Health Promotion
- 6. Knowledge and Research
- 7. Communication
- 8. Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration
- 9. Quality & Safety
Learning resources
Resources are items that the student is responsible for purchasing. Resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.