Pharmacy Technician Curriculum 📚💊

Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 🎓

• Overview of Pharmacy Technician Role 💼

• Pharmacy Law and Ethics 📜

• HIPAA Compliance and Patient Confidentiality 🛡️

Module 2: Pharmacology Basics 💊

• Introduction to Drug Classification 🧪

• Understanding Drug Interactions ⚠️

• Routes of Administration 💉💊

Module 3: Pharmaceutical Calculations 🧮

• Dosage Calculations 📊

• IV Flow Rate Calculations 💧💉

• Medication Reconstitution Techniques 💧💊

Module 4: Pharmacy Operations 🏥

• Prescription Processing and Filling 📋

• Inventory Management 📦

• Medication Labeling and Packaging 🏷️

Module 5: Pharmacy Technology 🖥️

• Pharmacy Software Systems 📱💻

• Automated Dispensing Machines 🤖

• Barcoding and Scanning Technology 📦🔍

Module 6: Compounding and Sterile Products 🧪🔬

• Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding 🧫

• Compounding Non-Sterile Preparations 💊

• Hazardous Drug Handling and Safety Procedures ☣️

Module 7: Specialty Pharmacy Practice 🌟

• Specialty Medications and Disease States 🦠

• Patient Counseling for Specialty Medications 🗣️

• Prior Authorization and Insurance Navigation 📝💳

Module 8: Pharmacy Technician Professionalism 🌟

• Effective Communication Skills 🗨️

• Customer Service Excellence 😊

• Career Development and Certification Preparation 🎓📜

Each module will include a combination of lectures, hands-on practical exercises, and assessments to ensure comprehensive learning and mastery of pharmacy technician skills.

Let's empower future pharmacy technicians with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their careers! 🌟💊👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️