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PHM 113
(Lecture/lab)
Pharmacy Calculation
& Sterile Compounding
INSTRUCTOR’S PERSONAL
INFORMATION:
Instructor’s Name:
Professor B. Kelly Ammons, CPhT
Office Location:
GS Speir Bldg 1000, Rm 1134
Office Telephone Number: 843-477-2117 (Dr. Ibrahim’s office phone)
E-mail Address:
[email protected]
Office Hours: TBA
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INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE
Pharmacy Technician Math/ Sterile Compounding
PHM 113
COURSE PREFIX: PHM 113
COURSE TITLE: Pharmacy Technician Math
CONTACT HOURS: 3.0 Lecture/lab
CREDIT HOURS: 3.0
RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE:
This course allows the student to perform calculations of pharmaceuticals that will be
calculated in a retail or hospital pharmacy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes a review of basic mathematics
focusing on its application to common pharmaceutical calculations.
PREREQUISITES: Admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program, MAT 155 or
appropriate COMPASS or SAT scores
CO REQUISITES: PHM 101, MAT 101
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL (purchased by student)
Textbooks
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“Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians” 5th edition, by Don Ballington
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Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique: 1st edition by Lisa McCartney
Supplies
a. Pocket Calculator (4 function only!!!!)
i. This is the only type allowed for the certification exam, so
this is what we will use.
b. Pencils for all tests (NO PENS!!!!)
REQUIRED COURSE MEASURES/ARTIFACTS
Assignments, homework, quizzes, and tests.
EVALUATION OF REQUIRED MEASURES/ARTIFACTS
EVALUATION
Homework, Quizzes...…………………….………10%
Chapter Tests ……………………………………. 35%
Class Participation and attendance….…………….5%
Cumulative Final…………………………………..10%
Lab Participation………………………………….5%
Lab Quizzes………………………………………..25%
Lab Final Exam …………………………………..5%
Lab Practicum……………………………………..5%
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GRADING POLICY:
The following scale will be used to assign final letter grades.
A
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90 – 100
B
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80 – 89
C
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70 – 79
D
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60 – 69
F
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Below 60
Students must receive a “C” or better to continue in the Pharmacy Technician
Program
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In class quizzes cannot be made up
Late assignments & homework will receive point deductions. The student grade
will be deducted 5% for every day past the due date.
Missed exams will be handled as stated in Policies & Procedures Manual. 10
points will be deducted from test grade.
o Contact Professor prior to missed Exam & state Emergency Situation….
 Can only make up ONE exam.
Grades earned in courses impact academic progression and financial aid status. Before
withdrawing from a course, be sure to talk with your instructor and financial aid counselor
about the implications of that course of action. D’s, F’s, W’s, WF’s and I’s also negatively
impact academic progression and financial aid status.
PLAGIARISM & CHEATING:
Refer to the College catalog & Student handbook. The student maybe assigned
a failing grade for the course, or maybe required by the professor to withdraw the
course
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to limit absences to those that are absolutely
unavoidable. Per college policy, there are no “excused” absences. You will either be
marked as present or absent. Horry-Georgetown Technical College maintains a general
attendance policy requiring students to be present for a minimum of eighty percent (80%)
of his/her classes in order to be eligible to receive credit. However, as per the guidelines
stated in the Policies and Procedures manual this course will require students to be
present for ninety percent (90%) of the contact hours to be eligible to pass the course.
This translates to missing no more than 3 classes per semester if your class meets twice a
week. Also, tardy is defined as five (5) minutes late after role has been called. Three (3)
tardies constitutes one (1) absence. Students who exceed this allotment will be
withdrawn from the course and the Pharmacy Technician Program.
Attention HGTC students:
The faculty and administration of HGTC are committed to enhancing your
learning experience at the college through improved methods of instruction and support
services. For information on student support services or questions about your curriculum,
please refer to your Wave-net homepage. As part of the SACS Quality Enhancement
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Project, the college has developed a guided plan for success. Part of the effectiveness of
this program is to identify and evaluate students who are not achieving the expected
outcomes in class. Students receiving scores below 74% will be required to meet with
their instructor to review the evaluation. Students identified as needing additional help
will be referred to the academic center for study skills and tutoring.
ACCOMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
The College will make reasonable accommodations for persons with
documented disabilities or medical conditions. Please inform your instructor on the first
day of class. This information will be kept in strict confidence.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN CLASSROOMS:
Pagers, telephones and IPods are NOT allowed to be turned “on” in the
classroom, or at experiential sites. Under no circumstances will text messaging be
tolerated during class. Students will be asked to leave the classroom. The ONLY
exception to these rules will be for on-call emergency personnel (police, fire, EMS), who
will be required to notify their instructors in writing at the beginning of the term.
However, emergency personnel will not be permitted to leave a testing situation or
receive communications during testing. Alternative testing times will be arranged if
necessary.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Perform basic mathematical computations.
2. Perform conversions to: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems
3. Measure correctly prescription doses.
4. Interpret the IV drug order
5. Explain co-payments and AWP
Student Learning Outcomes for lecture:
Chapter 1 Number Systems
 Upon mastery of this chapter the student will be able to perform basic
mathematical computations that involve fractions and decimals, and estimates.
Chapter 2: Ratios, Percents, Simple Equations, and Ratio-Proportion
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Upon mastery of Ch 2, the student will be able to perform basic mathematical
computations that involve ratios, percents, simple equations, and proportions.
Chapter 3: Literacy Skills
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Upon mastery of Ch 3, the student will be able to express the basic systems of
prescription language.
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Chapter 4: Conversions: Metric, Apothecary, and Household Systems
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Upon mastery of Ch. 4, you will be able to complete step 1, conversion, in the
three-step process of dosage calculations
Chapter 5: Household Measures
Upon mastery of Ch 5, the student will be able to:
 Convert between traditional and international time.
 Convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature.
Chapter 6: Injectable Medications
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Upon mastery of Ch 6, the student will be able to correctly measure the
prescribed dosages that you calculate for injections.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME FOR LAB:
Employ the methods for learning that are best suited to individual learning needs.
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Identify the ethical and legal obligations of sterile compounding personnel,
including training and assessment requirements, and the procedures for avoiding
and reporting medication errors.
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Describe the pharmacy environment appropriate for sterile compounding as
defined by USP Chapter <797>.
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Identify supply items used in sterile compounding, and describe appropriate
technique to maintain the sterility of their critical sites.
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Translate pharmacy and medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols that are
used on the medication orders and CSP labels utilized in sterile compounding.
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Perform the calculations required for dosage determination and solution
preparation.
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Demonstrate aseptic technique in garbing, hand washing, and hood cleaning
utilizing technique defined in USP Chapter <797>.
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Perform sterile compounding procedures to prepare various vial-based or ampulebased large-volume and small-volume parenteral preparations.
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Prepare specialty admixtures such as narcotic preparations and pediatric CSPs.
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Display appropriate technique in the compounding of a TPN preparation.
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Identify the procedures for handling hazardous materials such as chemotherapy
CSPs.
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Exhibit excellent aseptic technique during process validation and assessment of
the sterile compounding procedures presented in the textbook.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME FOR LAB:
Sterile Compounding as pharmacy Technician- Chapter One
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the historical roots of pharmacy and sterile compounding.
- Define sterile compounding and aseptic technique.
- Describe the ways in which sterile compounding and aseptic technique processes
may affect patient health and safety.
- Define the objectives of USP Chapter <797>.
- Understand the training requirements for pharmacy technicians who prepare
sterile products, and describe the process validation tool used for technique evaluation.
- Recognize various quality assurance and end-product testing procedures.
- Determine appropriate responses to medication safety questions.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues in pharmacy.
The sterile Compounding Environment- Chapter Two
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Identify the origin of the pharmacy clean room and procedures for sterile compounding.
- Describe anteroom and clean room setup and characteristics.
- Understand the various ISO levels that are appropriate for sterile compounding.
- Identify the different types of hoods used for sterile compounding.
- Classify the four sterile compounding risk levels.
- Recognize potential contaminants in the sterile compounding environment.
Sterile Compounding Supplies- Chapter Three
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Discover the origins of several sterile compounding supplies.
- Identify a variety of supplies used for preparing sterile compounds.
- Describe various components of the most frequently used sterile compounding
supplies.
- Understand the rationale for using particular supplies in specific compounding
situations.
- Identify the critical sites of commonly used sterile compounding supplies.
Medication Orders and Labeling- Chapter Four
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the historical roots of prescriptions, the Rx symbol, and the signa.
- Recognize the infl uence of early Greek and Roman healthcare practitioners on current
medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Understand the difference between a prescription and a medication order.
- Understand common medical and pharmacy terminology, abbreviations, acronyms,
and symbols.
- Identify pharmacy directions written in signa language.
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- Recognize physician instructions and other pertinent information on a
medication order.
- Identify the various components of a compounded sterile preparation label.
Calculation for Sterile Compounding- Chapter Five
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
Explore the evolution of mathematical formulas used in sterile compounding.
- Understand the principles of pharmacy dosage calculations.
- Practice several types of pharmaceutical calculations using a basic formula, ratio and
proportion, dimensional analysis, intravenous flow rates, intravenous drip rates, and
alligations.
- Determine the best method of solving pharmaceutical dosage questions based on the
medication labeling and sterile compounding procedure required.
Aseptic Garbing, Hand Washing, and gloving- Chapter Six
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the connections between early concepts of germ transmission
and current procedures for aseptic garbing, hand washing, and gloving.
- Understand the procedures for aseptic garbing, hand washing, and gloving according
to USP Chapter <797> guidelines.
- Identify ways that aseptic garbing, hand washing, and gloving protect the patient
from infection.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to actions that compromise asepsis during
aseptic garbing, hand washing, and gloving procedures.
- Demonstrate excellent technique in aseptic hand washing, garbing, and gloving.
Cleaning the Horizontal Laminar airflow Hood- Chapter Seven
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of early cleanliness methods and disinfection practices.
- Understand the rationale for using a hood when preparing sterile products.
- Describe the components of the horizontal laminar airflow hood.
- Explain the proper methods for cleaning the horizontal laminar airflow hood.
- Demonstrate excellent technique in the cleaning of the horizontal laminar
airflow hood.
Large Volume Parenteral Preparation- Chapter Eight
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the historical roots of large-volume parenteral preparations.
- Understand the physiology of fluid balance and the chemical properties of parenteral
products.
- Identify the risks associated with parenteral administration.
- Describe the components and critical sites of various large-volume parenteral
preparation
supply items.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed prior to
compounding
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large-volume parenteral preparations.
- Demonstrate correct aseptic technique in preparing large-volume parenteral products.
Small Volume Parenteral Preparation- Chapter Nine
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the origins of small-volume parenteral preparations—in particular,
antibiotics.
- Understand the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed prior to
sterile compounding procedures.
- Identify the critical sites of various small-volume parenteral preparation supply items,
and describe compounding situations in which certain supply items should be used.
- Discover the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed during
small-volume parenteral preparation.
- Demonstrate effective technique in the preparation of two small-volumes compounded
sterile preparations.
- Small-volume parenteral (SVP) preparations—antibiotics, in particular—came to the for
Ampoule based Preparation- Chapter Ten
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the history of ampules.
- Understand the identifying characteristics of ampules and their purpose in sterile
compounding procedures.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed during the
compounding of ampule-based preparations.
- Demonstrate excellent aseptic technique in the compounding of ampule-based
preparations.
- Recognize the safety issues associated with the opening of ampules.
Narcotic Preparations- Chapter Eleven
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the history of narcotic medications.
- Understand the legal regulations and procedures that must be followed when
preparing various controlled substances for parenteral administration.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed when
preparing narcotic compounded sterile preparations (CSPs).
- Demonstrate correct technique in the preparation of narcotic CSPs
Pediatric Preparations- Chapter Twelve
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
Recognize the origins of pediatric medicine and pharmacy.
- Identify the special situations and actions that must be considered when preparing
medicine for pediatric use.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed when compounding
pediatric preparations.
- Demonstrate correct technique in preparing a pediatric special dilution.
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Total Parenteral Nutrition- Chapter Thirteen
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
Recognize the origins of total parenteral nutrition.
- Identify the special situations and actions that must be considered when preparing
total parenteral nutrition.
- Identify the risks associated with parenteral preparations.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed when compounding
total parenteral nutrition.
- Demonstrate correct technique in the preparation of a total parenteral nutrition solution.
Chemotherapy Products and Procedures- Chapter Fourteen
Upon mastery of this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Gain an awareness of the historical roots of using chemotherapy to treat cancer.
- Identify the special situations and actions that must be considered when preparing
chemotherapy.
- Identify the USP Chapter <797> procedures that must be performed when compounding
chemotherapy.
- Demonstrate correct technique in preparing chemotherapy CSPs.
REQUIRED COURSE OBJECTIVES: (Based on ASHP Core Curriculum)
According to the accreditation standards, ASHP recommends the following as goals
and objectives for all technician training programs.
- OBJ 1.1 (Comprehension) Explain how state laws and regulations determine what
activities associated with collection of patient specific information can be
delegated by the pharmacist to technicians.
- OBJ 1.2 (Application) When presented with a specific patient case, collect
pertinent patient information for use by the pharmacist from the medical chart,
patient profile or medical record with efficiency and accuracy.
- IO 1.2.1 (Comprehension) Explain the purposes for which pharmacists collect
patient-specific information.
- IO 1.2.3 (Knowledge) State the definitions of medical terms commonly used in
the range of patient care settings.
- IO 1.2.4 (Knowledge) When given a list of commonly used medical terms, write
the accepted abbreviation for each, or when given the abbreviation, write the
term.
- OBJ 1.6 (Evaluation) When collecting patient-specific information for use by the
pharmacist, identify situations where the patient requires the attention of the
pharmacist.
- IO 1.6.1 (Knowledge) State potential problem situations to which the technician
should alert the pharmacist.
- OBJ 2.1 (Comprehension) Explain how state laws and regulations determine what
activities associated with receiving and screening prescription/medication orders
for completeness and authenticity can be delegated by pharmacists to technicians.
- IO 2.3.1 (Knowledge) State the components of a complete
prescription/medication order including prescription/medication orders for
controlled substances.
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IO 2.3.2 (Knowledge) When given an abbreviated instruction for medication use,
state the full wording of the instruction.
OBJ 2.5 (Analysis) When presented with a prescription/medication order,
accurately and efficiently screen for authenticity.
IO 2.5.1 (Knowledge) State the schedule for controlled substances and commonly
used medications that fall into each category.
IO 2.5.3 (Comprehension) Explain techniques for detecting forged or altered
prescriptions.
IO 2.5.4 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of alerting the pharmacist if a
prescription/medication order appears to be illegitimate.
OBJ 3.1 (Comprehension) Explain how state laws and regulations determine what
activities associated with preparing medications for distribution can be delegated
by pharmacists to technicians.
IO 3.2.1 (Application) Accurately use the metric system for inputting
prescription/medication order information.
IO 3.2.3 (Application) Accurately use the household system for inputting
prescription/medication order information.
IO 3.4.2 (Comprehension) Explain typical storage arrangements for medications
and devices.
IO 3.5.1 (Application) Accurately use the metric system to count and measure.
IO 3.5.5 (Complex Overt Response) Demonstrate skill in the operation of
common pharmaceutical measurement and weighing devices.
IO 3.5.6 (Application) Accurately convert among the measurement systems,
depending upon the desired endpoint.
OBJ 3.6 (Application) Collect the correct ingredients for sterile or nonsterile
products that require compounding.
IO 3.6.1 (Knowledge) Define the term "compounding".
IO 3.6.2 (Comprehension) Explain why certain medications must be compounded.
IO 3.6.3 (Knowledge) Define the terms "sterile" and "non sterile" as applied to
pharmacy.
IO 3.6.4 (Comprehension) Explain why certain medications must be sterile.
IO 3.6.5 (Application) Demonstrate the proper procedure for maintaining the
sterility of materials being collected for compounding a sterile product.
OBJ 3.7 (Application) Accurately determine the correct amounts of ingredients
for a compounded product.
IO 3.7.1 (Application) Given mathematical problems using Roman numerals,
Arabic numerals, fractions, apothecary symbols, and decimals, perform the
mathematical steps to solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.2 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving conversion of
weights and measures and direct ratio and proportion, perform the mathematical
steps to solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.3 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving reducing and
enlarging formulas, perform the mathematical steps to solve for the correct
answer.
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IO 3.7.4 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving specific gravity,
percent strength, weight-in-volume, weight-in-weight, and volume-in-volume,
perform the mathematical steps to solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.5 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving ratio strength
calculations for pharmaceutical preparations, perform the mathematical steps to
solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.6 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving dilution and
concentration, perform the mathematical steps to solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.7 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving dilution and
concentration, perform the mathematical steps to solve for the correct answer
using the alligation method.
IO 3.7.8 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving milliequivalents,
perform the mathematical steps to solve for the correct answer.
IO 3.7.9 (Application) Given mathematical problems involving compounded
products that require an overfill, perform the mathematical steps to solve for the
correct volume to be added.
OBJ 3.8 (Complex Overt Response) Compound sterile products using appropriate
techniques, equipment and devices.
IO 3.8.1 (Knowledge) State one’s state regulations regarding technician
compounding of sterile products.
IO 3.8.3 (Comprehension) Explain therapeutic, pharmaceutical, and chemical
incompatibility.
IO 3.8.4 (Comprehension) Explain how the effects of incompatibilities can be
overcome when compounding sterile products.
IO 3.8.5 (Complex Overt Response) Demonstrate the proper use of equipment
and devices used in compounding sterile products.
IO 3.8.5.1 (Comprehension) Explain the uses of horizontal and vertical laminar
flow hoods.
OBJ 3.10 (Complex Overt Response) Compound cytotoxic and other hazardous
medication products using appropriate technique.
IO 3.10.1 (Knowledge) State one’s state regulations regarding technician
compounding of cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products.
IO 3.10.2 (Comprehension) Explain risks involved in the preparation and
handling of cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products.
IO 3.10.3 (Comprehension) Explain the logic of each of the steps in cytotoxic or
other hazardous medication product preparation technique.
OBJ 3.11 (Application) Follow safety policies and procedures in the preparation
of all medications.
IO 3.11.1 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of following safety policies
and procedures in the preparation of all medications in order to protect oneself
and one's coworkers.
IO 3.11.2 (Knowledge) Describe standard safety policies and procedures for
preparing medications.
IO 3.11.3 (Complex Overt Response) Demonstrate skill in cleaning up a cytotoxic
or other hazardous medication product spill using the accepted procedure.
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OBJ 3.12 (Application) Follow safety policies and procedures in the disposal of
all hazardous and non hazardous wastes generated during medication preparation.
IO 3.12.1 (Knowledge) Describe standard safety policies and procedures in the
disposal of hazardous and non hazardous wastes generated during medication
preparation.
OBJ 3.13 (Application) Package the product in the appropriate type and size of
container using a manual process or automated system.
IO 3.13.2 (Knowledge) Describe the various sizes and types of containers
available for the packaging of pharmaceuticals in all pharmacy settings.
IO 3.13.3 (Knowledge) Describe options for the packaging of products for the
physically impaired, aged, and children.
IO 3.14.1 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of accurate labeling of
pharmaceuticals.
IO 3.14.2 (Knowledge) Describe the necessary pieces of information in a
complete product label.
OBJ 3.15 (Application) Affix the appropriate primary and auxiliary labels to
containers.
IO 3.15.1 (Knowledge) State categories of medications which require auxiliary
labels and what those labels are.
IO 3.15.2 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of placing labels so that all
information on all labels is visible.
OBJ 3.18 (Application) Follow established policies and procedures for recording
the preparation of controlled substances.
IO 3.18.1 (Knowledge) State the meaning of the term "controlled substance".
IO 3.18.2 (Knowledge) State obligations prescribed by law in the recording of the
preparation of controlled substances.
OBJ 3.19 (Application) Follow the manufacturer's recommendation and/or the
pharmacy's guidelines for storage of all medications prior to distribution.
IO 3.19.1 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of proper storage of
compounded sterile products, non sterile medication products, and cytotoxic and
other hazardous medication products.
IO 3.19l2 (Comprehension) Explain the storage requirements of compounded
sterile products, non sterile medication products, and cytotoxic and other
hazardous medication products.
OBJ 10.9 (Application) Follow established policies and procedures to deter theft
and/or medication diversion.
IO 10.9.1 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of deterring theft and/or
medication diversion.
IO 10.9.2 (Comprehension) Explain the difference between tolerance and physical
dependence.
IO 10.9.2 (Comprehension) Explain the relationship between the prevalence of
chemical dependency and medication diversion.
IO 10.9.3 (Knowledge) Describe common methods for deterring theft and/or
medication diversion.
IO 10.9.4 (Knowledge) Describe methods of reporting theft and/or medication
diversion.
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OBJ 10.10 (Application) Follow established policies and procedures to maintain a
record of controlled substances received, stored, and removed from inventory.
IO 10.10.1 (Knowledge) State the legal requirements for recording controlled
substances received, stored, and removed from inventory.
IO 10.10.2 (Knowledge) State the procedure for destroying controlled substances.
OBJ 11.1 (Application) Follow established policies and procedures for monitoring
the practice site and/or service area for compliance with federal, state, and local
laws; regulations; and professional standards.
IO 11.1.1 (Knowledge) Describe the concepts of laws, regulations, and
professional standards.
IO 11.1.2 (Comprehension) Explain the importance of the pharmacy's compliance
with federal, state, and local laws; regulations; and professional standards.
IO 11.1.3 (Comprehension) Explain the effect on pharmacy practice of laws,
regulations and professional standards in the state in which the technician training
program operates.
OBJ 12.1 (Application) Follow policies and procedures for sanitation
management, hazardous waste handling (e.g., needles), and infection control (e.g.,
protective clothing).
IO 12.1.1 (Comprehension) Explain the need for sanitation management in the
pharmacy setting.
IO 121.2 (Knowledge) Define "hazardous waste."
IO 12.1.3 (Knowledge) Define "infection control."
IO 12.1.4 (Comprehension) Explain OSHA regulations as they pertain to
pharmacy practice, including regulations for blood-borne pathogens.
IO 12.1.5 (Comprehension) Explain state regulations as they pertain to the
handling of hazardous waste and infection control.
IO 12.1.6 (Comprehension) Explain institutional policies and procedures as they
apply to hazardous waste management and infection control.
OBJ 12.2 (Application) Clean laminar flow biological safety cabinets using
approved technique.
IO 12.2.1 (Comprehension) Explain the logic of each step in the proper procedure
for cleaning a laminar flow biological safety cabinet.
OBJ 12.3 (Application) Maintain a clean and neat work environment.
OBJ 12.4 (Application) Given a weighing or counting device, fluid compounder,
or syringe pump used at a specific site, accurately calibrate the device,
compounder or pump.
IO 12.4.1 (Knowledge) Describe the equipment and pharmacy devices common to
pharmacy practice.
IO 15.1.2 (Knowledge) List daily tasks of the technician that require special
attention to accuracy and double checking to assure that medication
misadventures do not occur.
IO 15.1.2.1 (Comprehension) Explain the role of multiple checks in avoiding
medication misadventures.
IO 15.1.2.2 (Comprehension) Explain age-related medication errors that may be
detected by technicians.
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OBJ 15.2 (Comprehension) Explain the programs currently in place for reporting
medication misadventures on a global and institutional level.
OBJ 15.3: (Analysis) When a clinically significant adverse medication event
(ADE) is identified, participate in determining the presence of any similar
potential ADE’s.
OBJ 15.4: (Analysis) When a clinically significant ADE is identified, participate
in formulating a strategy for preventing its reoccurrence.
OBJ 17.1 (Characterization) Act ethically in the conduct of all job-related
activities.
IO 17.1.1 (Knowledge) Define the term "ethics."
IO 17.1.2 (Comprehension) Compare and contrast ethics with laws.
IO 17.1.4 (Comprehension) Explain situations which may present ethical
questions for the pharmacy technician.
OBJ 18.1 (Application) Dress in attire that follows the site's dress code.
IO 18.1.1 (Comprehension) Discuss attire which is appropriate for wear by the
pharmacy technician.
OBJ 18.2 (Application) Maintain personal hygiene.
IO 18.2.1 (Comprehension) Discuss the importance of maintaining personal
hygiene while in the practice environment.
OBJ 18.3 (Characterization) consistently maintains personal self-control and
professional decorum.
OBJ 23.1 (Comprehension) Explain the benefits of obtaining technician
certification.
IO 23.1.1 (Knowledge) State the differences between certification, licensure, and
registration.
OBJ 23.2 (Comprehension) Explain the process by which one can become a
nationally certified pharmacy technician.
OBJ 23.3 (Comprehension) Explain technician certification processes other than
the national process and how they may be pursued.
OBJ 27.1 (Application) Demonstrate consistent use of a systematic approach to
solving problems encountered in one's work as a technician.
IO 31.1.3 (Comprehension) Explain the difference in priority to be given a STAT
versus a PRN order.
OBJ 35.1 (Application) Apply the principles of quality assurance to all technician
activities.
IO 35.1.2 (Knowledge) Describe quality assurance methods
IO 35.1.3 (Knowledge) State technician tasks that require quality assurance
procedures.
IO 35.1.4 (Comprehension) Explain the technician’s role in preventing and
detecting medication errors.
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