Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Preparation
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Orientation
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmacy terms and definitions regarding certification, licensure and registration 0711.1
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Students will differentiate certification, licensure and registration.0711.2
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Students will determine certification requirements for the pharmacy technician.0711.3
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Students will recognize the origin and goal of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).0711.4
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Students will examine the role of the PTCB.0711.5
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Students will distinguish professional organizations related to the field of pharmacy.0711.6
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Students will characterize the functions and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician.0711.7
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Students will classify the three areas in which skills will be measured on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.0711.8
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Students will determine the requirements and process needed to maintain certification.0711.9
Federal Laws
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of legislation that affects the pharmacy industry. 0711.10
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Students will examine laws and legislation affecting the pharmacy industry.0711.11
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Students will recognize the importance of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 as it relates to the manufacturing, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances based on abuse potential.0711.12
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Students will differentiate filing procedures, maintaining records according to State and Federal Laws and drug substitution requirements.0711.13
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Students will evaluate the mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration.0711.14
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Students will determine the process by which a doctor obtains a DEA Number.0711.15
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Students will establish the purpose of a prescriber DEA Number.0711.16
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Students will illustrate the process to determine the validity of a DEA Number.0711.17
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Students will distinguish the storage requirements for Schedule II Drugs.0711.18
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Students will investigate the four phases of Investigational Drugs.0711.19
Medication Review
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of drug classifications, medication dosage form and administration of medications. 0711.20
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Students will demonstrate basic terms and abbreviations used in the pharmacy.0711.21
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Students will differentiate chemical, generic and trade names of drugs.0711.22
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Students will compare dosage forms of drugs. 0711.23
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Students will investigate methods of administering medications.0711.24
Drug Classification
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of mechanisms of drug actions within the body systems. 0711.25
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Students will examine the basic structure and functions of the nervous system.0711.26
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following drug classifications for: • CNS drugs: • sedative hypnotics. • skeletal muscle relaxants. • anticonvulsants. • narcotic analgesics. • antipsychotics. • antidepressants. • antianxiety agents. • CNS stimulants. • Anti-Parkinson’s agents. • sympathomimetic agents. • sympatholytic agents. • parasympathomimetics agents. • parasympatholytic agents. • neuromuscular blocking agents.0711.27
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Students will chart the location of the major endocrine glands and their hormone secretion.0711.28
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Students will differentiate between local and systemic hormones.0711.29
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Students will differentiate histamine and prostaglndins.0711.30
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following systemic hormones: --androgens. -estrogens. -progestins. -corticosteroids. -insulin. -oral hypoglycemics. -oxytocics. -thyroid hormones. -anti-thyroid hormones0711.31
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Students will examine the basic structure and functions of the cardiovascular system.0711.32
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Students will determine the meaning of arrhythmia and angina.0711.33
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following drug classifications for cardiovascular drugs: -cardiac glycosides. -antiarrhythmics. -antianginals. -vasodilators. -calcium channel blockers. -angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. -angiotensin II inhibitors. -beta-adrenergic blockers. -alpha-adrenergic blockers. -antilipidemic agents.0711.34
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Students will examine the basic structure and functions of the renal system.0711.35
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Students will determine the uses and mechanism of action of diuretics.0711.36
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of types of diuretics: -thiazides. -loop. -potassium sparing. -combination. -osmotics.0711.37
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Students will characterize gout.0711.38
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of gout agents: o Allopurinol. o Probenecid. o Colchicine.0711.39
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Students will compare electrolytes.0711.40
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Students will examine the uses, side effects, and examples of electrolytes.0711.41
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Students will compare bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal.0711.42
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of anti-infectives: -antibacterial. -urinary anti-infectives. -antibiotics. -Penicillins. -Cephalosporins. -quinolones. -macrolides. -Tetracyclines. -aminoglycosides. -antifungals. -antiparasitic agents. -antihelminthics. -amebicides. -antitubercular agents. -antiviral agents.0711.43
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Students will characterize cancer.0711.44
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Students will characterize Leucovorin.0711.45
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of chemotherapy drugs: -antimetabolites. -alkylating agents. -hormones. -vinca alkaloids. -asparaginase. -antibiotics.0711.46
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Students will examine the composition and functions of blood.0711.47
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Students will determine the treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia.0711.48
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Students will determine the treatment for Megaloblastic Anemia.0711.49
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Students will report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of agents used in blood disorders: -anticoagulants. -hemostatics. -antithrombotics. -thrombolytics. -hemorrheologic agents. -antianemics.0711.50
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Students will characterize vitamins.0711.51
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Students will determine examples and uses of fat-soluble vitamins.0711.52
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Students will determine examples and uses of water-soluble vitamins.0711.53
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Students will distinguish minerals as related to normal body functions.0711.54
Aseptic Techniques
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of aseptic techniques 0711.55
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Students will demonstrate aseptic technique.0711.56
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Students will determine the importance of aseptic technique to prevent contamination as it relates to personnel and the environment. 0711.57
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Students will establish the role of airflow equipment to prevent contamination.0711.58
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Students will assess basic equipment for parenteral administration.0711.59
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Students will examine methods of administering parenteral medications to include: -intradermal -subcutaneous -intramuscular -intravenous0711.60
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Students will examine composition of common parenteral fluids.0711.61
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Students will examine compounding.0711.62
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Students will characterize aseptic technique utilized by personnel prior to compounding procedures.0711.63
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Students will determine the most common and important equipment for compounding.0711.64
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Students will assess specific techniques and procedures utilized to avoid contamination assuring successful sterile product mixing.0711.65
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Students will investigate the importance and process of visual inspection of parenteral products.0711.66
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Students will examine components of a parenteral product label.0711.67
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Students will characterize various solutions used in pharmacy to include: -irrigation -IV Piggy Back -Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)0711.68
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Students will distinguish preparation, safe handling and administration of antineoplastic agents.0711.69
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Students will evaluate use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (Vertical Airflow) and personal protective coverings.0711.70
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Students will determine precautions necessary in the disposal of all items used in the preparation and administration of antineoplastic drugs. 0711.71
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Students will assess stability considerations in parenteral products.0711.72
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Students will examine filtration in admixture preparation. 0711.73
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Students will report examples of parenteral product reference materials.0711.74
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Students will demonstrate the steps of a typical parenteral admixture order work flow.0711.75
Calculations
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics in pharmacy 0711.76
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Students will solve conversions using the metric, avirdupois, apothecary and household systems.0711.77
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Students will use charts, graphic illustrations and conversion tables to perform mathematical calculations. 0711.78
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Students will determine the meaning of commonly used abbreviations in prescriptions and medication orders.0711.79
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Students will determine abbreviations, symbols or syntax that should be avoided.0711.80
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Students will demonstrate the Roman Numeral system of writing numbers.0711.81
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Students will apply placement rules when using Roman Numerals.0711.82
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Students will apply mathematical computations related to pharmacy procedures.0711.83
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Students will apply mathematical principle to conversion equations common to those used in the pharmacy.0711.84
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Students will apply rules for decimals when writing drug doses.0711.8590
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Students will apply mathematical principles involving temperature, weights and measures used in the pharmacy.0711.86
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Students will apply mathematical principles to problems involving dosage calculations and other applied mathematical concepts.0711.87
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Students will apply ratios and proportions to enlarge and reduce chemical mixtures used in the pharmacy.0711.88
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Students will calculate amounts of drugs, chemical or solvents when enlarging and reducing formulas.0711.89
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Students will examine units of measurement for drugs and expressions of quantity and concentration for drugs in drug products.0711.90
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Students will differentiate methods for determining quantities of ingredients and concentration of drugs when preparing or dispensing drug products.0711.91
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Students will calculate amounts of two solutions of different strengths which must be combined to get a third solution of a specified strength.0711.92
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Students will calculate final strength of a diluted or mixed solution when given the original strength(s) and volume(s) and the final volume.0711.93
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Students will distinguish methods of expressing doses and dosage regimens.0711.94
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Students will calculate the amount of drug product to dispense a days supply from a dosage regime.0711.95
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Students will calculate doses for pediatric patients using pediatric dosage information found in reference books.0711.96
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Students will apply general rules for calculating an infant’s or child’s dose of medication when given the age or weight of the patient and the normal adult dose.0711.97
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Students will determine the flow rate of an IV solution when given the total volume, total time of administration and the drops delivered per ml by the administration set.0711.98
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Students will calculate powder volume and use calculation to reconstitute dry powders for suspension or solution.0711.99
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Students will examine pricing methods used in retail pharmacy.0711.100
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Students will recognize the meaning of terms used in pricing methods.0711.101
Pharmacy Operations
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of daily operation of a pharmacy. 0711.102
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Students will differentiate common pharmaceutical terms to include drug names, codes, expiration date formats, dispensing containers and closures.0711.103
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Students will determine considerations regarding authority to prescribe.0711.104
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Students will assess possible prescribers.0711.105
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Students will characterize general processes related to the dispensing and medication distribution in a traditional pharmacy.0711.106
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Students will examine the method of transmitting prescriptions to a pharmacy.0711.107
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Students will apply required patient confidentiality.0711.108
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Students will articulate the required contents of a prescription and medication order.0711.109
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Students will select information obtained from patients when receiving refill requests.0711.110
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Students will distinguish the process and information needed when calling prescribers for refill authorization.0711.111
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Students will demonstrate receiving electronic transmission of prescriptions.0711.112
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Students will differentiate patient information necessary for the patient profile.0711.113
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Students will relate the process required when entering prescription/medication information in the patient profile.0711.114
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Students will validate appropriate product selection (i.e. brand vs. generic).0711.115
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Students will assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications to include: o measuring and counting o calculation and verification o compounding o weighing o reconstituting o aseptic technique/iv admixtures o controlled substances0711.116
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Students will prepare and package prescriptions and medication orders.0711.117
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Students will relate information contained on a prescription label.0711.118
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Students will report the advantages of the Unit Dose System.0711.119
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Students will examine types of Unit Dose Systems.0711.120
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Students will demonstrate the five “Rights” of medication.0711.121
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Students will demonstrate the three check points utilized during the dispensing of a prescription.0711.122
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Students will report the pharmacist’s accountability during dispensing of a prescription.0711.123
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Students will articulate possible sources of medication errors.0711.124
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Students will predict reporting procedures for mediation errors.0711.125
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Students will illustrate the use of supplemental patient information.0711.126
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Students will examine key concepts and terms used in pharmacy inventory management.0711.127
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Students will report ordering and receiving techniques.0711.128
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Students will compare methods in managing inventory.0711.129
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Students will assess ways prescription are numbered, dated and labeled.0711.130
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Students will predict the role of the FDA in medication recall and adverse drug reaction.0711.131
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Students will assess theft and drug diversion.0711.132
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Students will examine methods of reimbursement and available payment plans.0711.133
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Students will determine claims processing procedures using Universal Claim Forms (UCFs), paper claims, on-line claims and electronic adjudication.0711.134
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Students will relate the components of drug utilization review.0711.135
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Students will examine Reimbursement Formulary.0711.136
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Students will determine quantity restriction as it applies to preventing dispensing of unnecessary quantities.0711.137
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Students will establish steps for obtaining prior authorization.0711.138
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Students will relate the purpose of the signature log.0711.139
Clinical Internship
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of requirements for participation in a clinical internship 0711.140
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Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of internship eligibility requirements.0711.141
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Students will comply with required health regulations such as proof of physical examination and immunization status.0711.142
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Students will provide proof of personal health insurance.0711.143
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Students will wear proper clinical attire.0711.144
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Students will maintain mastery or above in attainment of standards in classroom theory and lab.0711.145
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Students will report to clinical site on time and ready to work.0711.146
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Students will notify clinical site and instructor when absent.0711.147
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Students will conform to policies regarding performance of skills and scope of responsibility.0711.148
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Students will correctly and safely perform entry-level procedures under supervision of a pharmacist.0711.149
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Students will request assistance or clarification as needed.0711.150
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Students will maintain professional standards including client confidentiality.0711.151
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Students will organize and effectively manage time.0711.152
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Students will complete documentation required of clinical internship accurately.0711.153
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Students will participate in clinical internship evaluation process.0711.154
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