PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM HANDBOOK 2017-2018
PHARMACY TECHNICIANPROGRAM HANDBOOK2017-2018Pharmacy program policies, guidelines, procedures, andexpectations1
DISCLAIMER CLAUSEThis Handbook is intended to provide guidelines andprocedures for the Pharmacy Technician Program and doesnot create a contract between the student and Vernon College,nor confer any contractual right upon the student. VernonCollege reserves the right to make changes to this Handbook atany time without prior notice.2
TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome and IntroductionProgram Contact InformationPharmacy TechnicianProgram Descriptions & CurriculumCourse DescriptionsProgram GoalsWECM Description of Pharmacy Technician ProgramTexas Administrative Code DescriptionJob Description per TSBPAdmission PolicyCriminal BackgroundTSBP Training RegistrationProgram LengthImmunization PolicyFERPAConfidentiality and HIPAA Rules and RegulationsStudent Confidentiality AcknowledgementProfessional ConductCode of EthicsSocial Media PolicyDrug ScreeningProgram Dress Code and Grooming PolicyProgram Attendance Policy (Clinical Absences, Exemptions, Tardies)Program Evaluation and Grading PolicyAcademic IntegrityProgram Discipline PolicyProgram Probation PolicyDismissal from the ProgramRe-entry PolicyStudent Parking PolicySafety PolicyStudent InsuranceDrug and Alcohol PolicyADA AccommodationsCollege Security and Campus PoliceInstructor and Student ConferencesGuidance and CounselingPass Center, New Beginnings and LibraryGraduationStudent Technical StandardsPracticum Site Search AuthorizationHospital VisitationNational Certification 333-34343536363637
WELCOMEWelcome to the Vernon College Pharmacy Technician program. The PharmacyTechnician program prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician CertificationExam upon completion of the program. The Pharmacy Technician program faculty andstaff hope that you find the profession of pharmacy technician a rewarding, challenging,and profitable career.You will be given the best possible preparation during the didactic (classroom/internet),laboratory and clinical practicum sections of the program to achieve your educationgoals. It will be our goal to provide you the best opportunity possible for success in theprogram.During the first few weeks and months in this training program, you will need to learncooperation. Your first and closest associates will be your colleagues—those fellowstudents who occupy the chairs around you. As a member of the class, it is yourimmediate responsibility to work together. You will need to accept the attitudes andideals of some class members that are very much different from your own. Wheneverthere is discontentment or disharmony within the class, the goals of the class cannot bereached successfully. A student who can discuss, demonstrate, and debate in the propermanner is an individual who will learn. In any profession, in order to be successful, aperson must be able to listen, ask questions, express opinions, correct mistakes, and makeuse of his or her abilities. Try and keep your relationship with your colleagues on anequal level. Help each other. Discuss and solve your problems together. A competitiveatmosphere is desirable because competitiveness propagates success. We hope that youwill find the Program to be fun and exciting as you obtain the skills and knowledgeneeded to be a successful Pharmacy Technician. Again, welcome!Sincerely,Katrina Brasuell, CPhTPharmacy Technician Instructor/Program Coordinator4
INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this handbook is to detail policies and procedures specific to thisprogram. The handbook is constructed to be used as a supplement to the Vernon CollegeStudent Handbook and serves to bridge the overriding policies of the College with thepolicies specific to this program. The policies and procedures set forth in this handbookare designed to support the success of the student. Students enrolled in allied healthprograms are expected to agree to and abide by the Student Discipline Policy and StudentRights and Responsibilities regulations as outlined in the Vernon College StudentHandbook.This handbook should be used as a supplement to the Vernon College Student Handbook.You should keep this handbook in an easily accessible location, as it contains valuableinformation you will need in the coming year.A copy of the Vernon College Student Handbook is available at each campus’sadministrative offices or may be downloaded from the Vernon College website udents must also abide and follow all policies and procedures of Vernon College.Policies are subject to change and all students will be responsible to adhere to any policychange.The Vernon College Pharmacy Technician program prohibits discrimination. Access tothe programs or its activities shall not be limited on the basis of race, color, religion,national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disabilityPROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION:Program Coordinator:Katrina Brasuell, CPhTProgram E-Mail:kbrasuell@vernoncollege.eduProgram Phone Number:940-696-8752 Extension 3231Program Fax Number:940-689-3822Program Address:Pharmacy Technician ProgramVernon College, CCC4105 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 2304Wichita Falls, TX 76308Vernon Campus:940-552-62915
THE PHARMACY TECHNICIANThe primary role of any person within the profession of pharmacy is to ensure that patientsreceive the correct drug therapy for their medical condition. The Pharmacy Technician isresponsible for assisting the pharmacist in providing this care by performing tasks that do notrequire the professional judgment of a pharmacist and can be reviewed by a pharmacist to ensureaccuracy. The role of the pharmacy technician is vital to the future of pharmacy because thepharmacy technician can perform duties which will allow the pharmacist more time to spenddelivering patient care.As a means to ensure competency, all technicians in the State of Texas must pass a nationalcertification exam. Pharmacy Technicians who pass a national exam earn the title CertifiedPharmacy Technician (CPhT). Certification demonstrates to potential employers that you havemastered a specific body of knowledge and skills relating to pharmacy. Beginning in Septemberof 2017, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will accept two national certification exams, thePharmacy Technician Certification Exam is administered by the Pharmacy TechnicianCertification Board (PTCB) and the ExCPT pharmacy technician certification examinationadministered by the Nation Healthcareer Association (NHA).Information about PTCB and PTCB testing can be found at www.ptcb.org. PTCB reserves theright to investigate criminal background, verify candidate eligibility, and deny certification to anyindividual.To achieve PTCB Certification, candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements: High school diploma or equivalent educational diploma (e.g., a GED or foreign diploma). Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensureactions. Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies. Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).A candidate may be disqualified for PTCB Certification upon the disclosure or discovery of: Criminal conduct involving the candidate; State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure action involving the candidate; Violation of a PTCB Certification policy, including but not limited to the Code ofConduct.Information about ExCPT and the NHA can be found at http://www.nhanow.com. NHA reservesthe right to adopt additional practical requirements with respect to specific certification programsor all certification programs.To be eligible to sit for an ExCPT pharmacy technician certification examination and receiveCPhT certification, each candidate must:1. Have successfully completed or be within no more than 30 days of successfulcompletion of all requirements needed to obtain a high school diploma or the equivalent,such as the General Education Development (GED) test.6
2. Successfully complete a training program or have relevant work experience asdescribed below:Training Program – Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:1. Successfully complete a pharmacy technician training program offeredby an accredited or state-recognized institution or provider. (Candidateswhose of graduation or completion from their training program is five (5)years or more prior the application date must also have the relevant workexperience described below); or2. Successfully complete a formal pharmacy training program offered byany branch of the U.S. Military; or3. Successfully complete an employer-based training program or aprogram offered by a national pharmacy association that:a. is recognized by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in whichthe candidate completes the training program;b. or has been verified by the candidate’s employer to provideacademic preparation, including technical skills and knowledge,sufficient to prepare the candidate to adequately perform theduties of an entry-level pharmacy technician.Work Experience - Candidates who have completed at least 1200 hours ofsupervised pharmacy related work experience within any one (1) year in the lastthree (3) years meet the work experience requirement.Once certified, CPhTs must report any felony conviction, drug or pharmacy-related violations, orState Board of Pharmacy action taken against their license or registration at the occurrence and atthe time of recertification, to PTCB or the NHA for review. Disqualification determinations aremade on a case-by-case basis.All pharmacy technicians in Texas must register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Inorder to become a registered pharmacy technician (PhTR), a pharmacy technician must firstbecome certified. Whether you are granted a license is determined on a case-by-case basis. Boardrule 291.64 provides guidelines for applicants with prior criminal offenses. A link to the TexasPharmacy Rules is provided on TSBP’s website at www.tsbp.state.tx.us. Additionally, thefollowing link, www.tsbp.state.tx.us/files pdf/ Licensure%20QA.pdf, provides responses tofrequently asked questions on the effect of criminal offenses. If you have further concerns, youmay want to consult with your private attorney to assist you in obtaining a registration.Information regarding certification and registration will be covered in PHRA 1102 – PharmacyLaw, PHRA 1201 – Introduction to Pharmacy, and PHRA 1243 – Pharmacy TechnicianCertification Review. More information about the Texas State Board of Pharmacy is located atwww.tsbp.state.tx.us.7
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATEThe Pharmacy Technician Program consists of 30 semester-credit hours. The studentwill be required to successfully complete all courses listed on the Pharmacy Techniciandegree plan, which is provided to the student at the time of advising with the ProgramCoordinator at Vernon College. Students graduate with a Certificate of Completion. Theprogram is accredited by the American Society of Health-SystemPharmacists/Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. The classes are designed toprepare students to take the national certification exam, which is required for allPharmacy Technician positions in Texas.A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in each pharmacy technician course included inthe Pharmacy Technician Degree Plan. All students must register with the Texas StateBoard of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician Trainees. Felony background checks arerequired prior to enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician Program, as well as registeringwith the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Any felony conviction may hinder a studentfrom completing the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program. No student will beallowed to start their clinical rotation without their trainee registration from the TexasState Board of Pharmacy.CURRICULUMPHARMACY TECHNICIANInstructional Location – Century City CenterCERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (Probable Completion Time – 1 year)Major Requirements (30 SH) Semester HoursFall Semester (Day Program)PHRA 1102 Pharmacy LawPHRA 1205 Drug ClassificationPHRA 1209 Pharmaceutical Mathematics IPHRA 1247 Pharmaceutical Mathematics IIPHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy PracticePHRA 1449 Institutional Pharmacy PracticeSpring Semester (Night Program)PHRA 1102 Pharmacy LawPHRA 1205 Drug ClassificationPHRA 1209 Pharmaceutical Mathematics IPHRA 1247 Pharmaceutical Mathematics IIPHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy PracticeSummer SemesterSpring SemesterPHRA 1240 Third Party PaymentPHRA 1445 IV Admixture/Sterile CompoundingPHRA 1449 Institutional Pharmacy PracticePHRA 1441 Pharmacy Drug TherapyFall SemesterPHRA 2265 Practicum-Pharmacy TechnicianPHRA 1243 Pharmacy Technician Certification ReviewPHRA 1243 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review PHRA 1441 Pharmacy Drug TherapyPHRA 1240 Third Party PaymentPHRA 1445 Intravenous Admixture/SterilePHRA 2265 Practicum-Pharmacy Technician See course description for prerequisiteExternal certifying agency – Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardCapstone Experience: Certification exam – PTCE8
PHRA 1102 Pharmacy Law – Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy TechnicianProgram. Overview of federal and state laws governing the practice of pharmacy. The role of thepharmacy technician and the pharmacist and their associated responsibilities. Includes Code ofEthics, patient confidentiality, and a comparison of legal and ethical aspects. Program Fee: 50.00PHRA 1201 Introduction to Pharmacy – Prerequisites: Acceptance into the PharmacyTechnician Program. An overview of the qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties ofa pharmacy technician. Lab Fee: 16.00; Special Fee: 2.00PHRA 1205 Drug Classification – Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy TechnicianProgram. A study of pharmaceutical drugs, abbreviations, classifications, dosages, side effects,and routes of administration. Lab Fee: 16.00; Special Fee: 2.00PHRA 1209 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I – Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PharmacyTechnician program. Solving pharmaceutical calculation problems encountered in the preparationand distribution of drugs. Lab Fee: 24.00; Special Fee: 2.00; Program Fee: 40.00PHRA 1240 Third Party Payment – Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pharmacy TechnicianProgram. Overview of third party payment and its impact on health care. Includes the principlesand practices of managed care pharmacy, Medicaid and Medicare, payment plans, reimbursementmethods, and formularies. Lab Fee: 16.00; Special Fee: 2.00PHRA 1243 Pharmacy Technician Certification Review - A review of major topics covered onthe National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination. PTCB Exam Fee: 129.00.Prerequisites: PHRA 1441 and PHRA 1445 or concurrent enrollment.PHRA 1247 Pharmaceutical Mathematics I – Prerequisite: PHRA 1209 or concurrentenrollment. Advanced concepts of Pharmaceutical Mathematics. Lab Fee: 24.00; Special Fee: 2.00; Program Fee: 40.00.PHRA 1313 Community Pharmacy Practice – Prerequisites: PHRA 1102 and PHRA 1209 orconcurrent enrollment. Introduction to the skills necessary to process, prepare, label, and maintainrecords of prescriptions in a community pharmacy to include customer service, count and pourtechniques, prescription calculations, drug selection and preparation, over-the-counter drugs,inventory management and legal parameters. Lab Fee: 24.00; Program Fee: 50.00PHRA 1441 Pharmacy Drug Therapy and Treatment – Prerequisites: PHRA 1313 and PHRA1449. Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on thehuman body and their role in the management of disease. Lab Fee: 24.00; Program Fee: 50.00PHRA 1445 Intravenous Admixture and Sterile Compounding – Prerequisites: PHRA 1102,PHRA 1209, PHRA 1247 and PHRA 1449 or concurrent enrollment in PHRA 1449. The processof compounding sterile preparations and aseptic technique within legal and regulatory guidelinesspecified by USP 797 standards. Lab Fee: 24.00; Program Fee: 50.00PHRA 1449 Institutional Pharmacy Practice – Prerequisites: PHRA 1102 and PHRA 1209 orconcurrent enrollment. Fundamentals of the diverse roles and practice of pharmacy technicians inan institutional pharmacy setting. In-depth coverage of hospital pharmacy organization, workflow and personnel, safety techniques, data entry, packaging and labeling operations, inpatientdrug distribution systems, including investigational drugs, continuous quality improvement, andinventory control. Lab Fee: 24.00; Program Fee: 50.00.PHRA 2265 Clinical – Pharmacy Technician/Assistant – Prerequisites: Capstone course, to betaken with the consent of instructor in the student’s last semester prior to graduation; PHRA 1441and PHRA 1445 or concurrent enrollment. Practical, general workplace training supported by anindividualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Program Fee: 50.00; Liability Insurance: 20.009
Vernon College Pharmacy Technician Program GoalsThe Pharmacy Technician Program Goals are based on the objectives found in the“ASHP Accreditation Standard for Pharmacy Technician Training Programs” publishedin the Practice Standards of ASHP. During the Pharmacy Technician Training Program,the following objectives will be covered:Personal/Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities. Present an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior. Communicate clearly when speaking and in writing. Demonstrate a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations. Apply self-management skills, including time management, stress management, and adaptingto change. Apply interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Apply critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation to solve problems.Foundation Professional Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate understanding of healthcare occupations and the health care delivery system. Demonstrate understanding of wellness promotion and disease prevention concepts, such asuse of health screenings, health practices and environmental factors that impact health, andadverse effects of alcohol, tobacco, and legal and illegal drugs. Demonstrate commitment to excellence in the pharmacy profession and to continuingeducation and training. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of sciences relevant to the pharmacy technician’srole, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology. Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a varietyof contemporary settings. Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy technician’s role in the medication-use process. Demonstrate understanding of major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in thepharmacy profession. Demonstrate understanding of non-traditional roles of pharmacy technicians. Identify and describe emerging therapies.Processing and Handling of Medications and Medication Orders Assist pharmacist in collecting, organizing and recording demographic and clinicalinformation for direct patient care and medication-use review. Receive and screen prescriptions/medication orders for completeness, accuracy, andauthenticity. Assist pharmacists in the identification of patients who desire/require counseling to optimizethe use of medication, equipment, and devices. Prepare non-patient-specific medications for distribution (e.g., batch, stock medications). Distribute medications in a manner that follows specified procedures. Practice effective infection control procedures, including preventing transmission of blood10
borne and airborne diseases. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medicatio
Program Goals 10-11 WECM Description of Pharmacy Technician Program 12 . of 2017, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy will accept two national certification exams, the . Pharmacy Law, PHRA 1201 – Introduction to Pharmacy
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM The pharmacy technician is a skilled technical health worker who performs a wide variety of non-discretionary pharmacy related tasks under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Successful completion of the pharmacy technician program qualifies one for registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
hires a certified pharmacy technician, it knows the employee has an established skill set to effectively work in the pharmacy. There are two recognized national pharmacy technician certification examinations: the . Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), whic. h is offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the
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Failure to provide required documentation may also require withdrawal from the Pharmacy Technician Program. If withdrawal is necessary, I understand that I will be required to submit a letter requesting re-entry to the Pharmacy Technician Program and to follow the readmission policies found in the pharmacy technician program student handbook.
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