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PHAR 1205: Pharmacy Management 2
Effective date
May 2022
Department
Pharmacy Technician
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course is a continuation of the knowledge and skills required to assist in the management of a pharmacy. Topics include leadership, personnel management, work schedules, workflow, emergency preparedness and drug shortages.
This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
PHAR 1105.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the role of a pharmacy technician in management of a pharmacy.
- Describe effective leadership.
- Describe effective personnel management techniques.
- Create pharmacy dispensary work schedules.
- Plan a pharmacy staff meeting.
- Manage pharmacy workflow.
- Prepare for emergencies and drug shortages.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, independent study, group discussion, group work, case studies
Delivery: full-time
Delivery: full-time
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B
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 |
Quiz: formative assessment |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Test: comprehensive assessment |
Course topics
- 1. Leadership
- 2. Personnel Management
- 3. Work Schedules
- 4. Workflow
- 5. Meetings
- 6. Emergency preparedness and drug shortages
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.