PHM 150 Hospital Pharmacy

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course provides an in-depth study of hospital pharmacy practice. Topics include hospital organizational structure, committee functions, utilization of reference works, purchasing and inventory control, drug delivery systems, and intravenous admixture preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain hospital organization/committee functions, interpret and enter patient orders, fill unit-dose cassettes, and prepare intravenous admixtures.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician through lab exercises and role play.
Apply the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication through lab exercises, role play and exams.
Analyze policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication in homework and lab exercises.
Express mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions in lab exercises, homework and exams.
Utilize current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications through lab exercises.