CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS. Pharmacy Simulation Laboratory II PHTK 1610 H1. Office Phone: Office: LH 104

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1 CASPER COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Pharmacy Simulation Laboratory II PHTK 1610 H1 Semester/Year: Spring 2018 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 4 Class Time: 2-6 p.m. Days: Wednesday Room: LH 103 Instructor s Name: Amy Raymond B.S. CPhT, RPT Instructor's Contact Information: Office Phone: Office: LH araymond@caspercollege.edu Office Hours: Tuesday 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00-11:00 a.m.; and Friday by appointment only. If I am not in my office, is the best way to contact me! Course Description: This course introduces the student to the actual working of a pharmacy. Students are introduced and allowed to train towards the performance of operational procedures in the institutional pharmacy setting. May be used as CE for licensed technicians. Statement of Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PHTK Concurrent enrollment: PHTK 1630, 1720, and 2971 ASHP Goals & Objectives: (1)Demonstrate ethical conduct in all job-related activities. (2)Present an image appropriate for the profession of pharmacy in appearance and behavior. (4) Demonstrate a respectful attitude when interacting with diverse patient populations. (5) Apply self-management skills, including time management, stress management, and adapting to change. (17) Demonstrate understanding of the preparation and process for sterile and non-sterile compounding. (21) Prepare non-patient-specific medications for distribution (e.g., batch, stock medications). (22) Distribute medications in a manner that follows specified procedures. (23) Practice effective infection control procedures, including preventing transmission of blood borne and airborne diseases. (26) Prepare patient-specific medications for distribution. (27) Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment, including automated dispensing equipment. (28) Use material safety data sheets (MSDS) to identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials. (29) Prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile products. (31) Prepare medications requiring compounding of chemotherapy/hazardous products. (33) Apply accepted procedures in purchasing pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies (34) Apply accepted procedures in inventory control of medications, equipment, and devices. (36) Apply patient- and medication-safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician s roles. (37) Verify measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other healthcare professionals

2 (e.g., tech-check-tech). (39) Demonstrate skills required for effective emergency preparedness. (40) Assist pharmacists in medication reconciliation. (44) Maintain confidentiality of patient information. (45) Apply quality assurance practices to pharmaceuticals, durable and non-durable medical equipment, devices, and supplies. (46) Explain procedures and communication channels to use in the event of a product recall or shortage, a medication error, or identification of another problem. Outcomes: State the components of a complete prescription/medication order including prescription/medication orders for controlled substances. Exercise skill in the use of first person and electronic systems to receive prescription/medication orders. Demonstrate operation of common pharmaceutical measurement and weighing devices. Prepare medications involving sterile and non-sterile techniques to compound drugs. Compound cytotoxic and other hazardous medication products using appropriate techniques Perform record-keeping functions associated with dispensing pharmaceuticals. Demonstrate a working knowledge of drug dosages, routes of administration, and interactions within the scope of the pharmacy technician responsibilities. Read and understand drug labeling, packaging, and dosage information and dispense as prescribed. Use drug references to accurately identify generic and brand equivalents. Use the medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols essential to prescribing, dispensing, administering, and charting of medications correctly and precisely. Apply calculations required for the usual dosages and solution preparations. Operate manual and automated packaging equipment Course Objectives: 1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.(ge outcome 1) 2. Solve problems using critical thinking and creativity(ge outcome 3) 3. Appreciate aesthetic and creative activities(ge outcome 5) Methodology: Lecture, video, internet, compounding laboratory and actual on-site visits to designated pharmacies. Evaluation Criteria: Quizzes: 10 points each Exams: 100 points each Homework assignments: 20 points each (7) Glossary on Moodle Simulation Center Pyxis/Crash Cart 20 pts each visit Practice Validation Check 50 pts each (9) 100 points 200 points 140 points 200 points 280 points max 450 points

3 Process Validation Checklists 100 pts each (9) Lab clean-up/participation: 20 points per day Total 900 points 320 points 2,590 points Total Points Available: 1800 Number of Points Earned Grade Earned %-age A B C D F <59.5 Casper College may collect samples of student work demonstrating achievement of the above outcomes. Any personally identifying information will be removed from student work. Required Text, Readings, and Materials: Handout sources chosen by the instructor Ballington,D.Anderson,R.(2017).Pharmacy Practice for Technicians.(6th ed.).minnesota, EMC Paradigm. McCartney, L. (2012). Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique. (1 st ed). St. Paul. Paradigm Publishing. ISBN: Class/Lab Policies: Last Date to Change to Audit Status or to Withdraw with a W Grade: April 12 th, 2018 Lab Attendance: MANDATORY-Each absence will result in a lowering of one letter of the final grade. A zero will be given for any missed lab. Labs may not be made up. **Uncontrollable situations will be taken into consideration. ** A student must pass this course with at least a C grade in order to graduate, as this is a required professional course and is required for PHTK Class Participation: Is expected. A penalty of 5% off of final grade may be assessed at instructor s discretion. Make-up policy: Quizzes and tests may not be made up. Quizzes and Exams: Exams and quizzes must be proctored. If the student lives in Casper the Casper College Testing Center is an acceptable proctoring site. If the student does not live in Casper arrangements will need to be made prior to the first quiz/exam. Homework assignments: All homework assignments should be completed in the chapter. They will not be turned in for a grade; however questions from the chapter will be on quizzes and exams. A student must pass the course with at least a C grade in order to graduate, as this is a required professional course and is required for PHTK 2971.

4 Lab Policies: No unauthorized compounding will be allowed. A lab station inventory form will be signed by each student and the instructor at the beginning of the semester and at the end of the year to ensure all supplies are accounted for. Name tags will be provided by Casper College and must be worn at all times while in lab as in a real pharmacy setting. The first one will be purchased for the student, if lost etc the student is responsible for informing the instructor to order a new one and the student will be responsible for payment. A professional scrub shirt that is either navy blue or black must be worn at all sessions of this class. If the student fails to wear their shirt and name tag, they will receive a zero grade for that lab session. Each student should obtain a hand towel for the laboratory classes. These are needed to clean glassware and clean up the work site. The towels should be laundered between sessions. Detergent and bottle brushes to clean the equipment will be provided. Paper towels may be used to dry your hands. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Please refer to the Casper College Student Conduct and Judicial Code for information concerning your rights and responsibilities as a Casper College Student. Chain of Command: If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor to attempt to solve the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take the matter through the appropriate chain of command starting with the Department Head/Program Director, the Dean, and lastly the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic Code Violations: (Cheating and Plagiarism) Casper College demands academic honesty. Academic code violations focus on academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, buying, selling, or stealing exams; substituting for another person, collusion when collaboration is not approved; knowingly furnishing false information; and copyright violations. Violations of the college's academic code can result in a range of negative consequences from failing a graded assignment to expulsion from the college. See the Student Code of Conduct for more information on this topic. Official Means of Communication: Casper College faculty and staff will employ the student's assigned Casper College account as a primary method of communication. Students are responsible to check their account regularly. This is also, where you will find course evaluation links during course evaluation periods. ADA Accommodations Policy: If you need academic accommodations because of a disability, please inform me as soon as possible. See me privately after class, or during my office hours. To request academic accommodations, students must first consult with the college s Disability Services Counselor located in the Gateway Building, Room 344, (307) , bheuer@caspercollege.edu. The Disability Services Counselor is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students requesting accommodations, determining eligibility for accommodations, and helping students request and use appropriate accommodations.

5 Harassment and discrimination: Casper College seeks to provide an environment that is free of bias, discrimination and harassment. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment/gender or sex discrimination/sexual misconduct/assault, we encourage you to report this. If you report this to an employee, she or he must notify our college's Title IX Coordinator, Linda Toohey, Associate Vice President for Student Services, 125 College Drive, GW 412, Casper, WY 82601; (307) ; about the basic facts of the incident. Employee concerns should be directed to the Human Resources Director. For more information about your options, please go to: caspercollege.edu/nondiscrimination Calendar or schedule indicating course content: WEEK SUBJECT READING/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 Syllabus Review Ballington s chapter 11(pg only ch.11) January 17 Introduction to Sterile Compounding, Infection Control and Safe Handling of Hazardous Agents, Preparing Sterile I.V. Products McCartney Ch. 2 Introduction to medication cabinet in the simulation center. Week 2 January 24 Week 3 January 31 Week 4 February 7 Week 5 February 14 Introduction to proper hand washing techniques Hospital Pharmacy Practice (QUIZ #1) Lab: Introduction to Unit dosing ; Laminar flow hood (proper cleaning included)usp 797 regulations Routes of administration requiring sterile compounded formulations. Lab: Hand washing check-off, clean room cleaning technique. Injectable medications manual and stability Guidelines, equipment, supplies and processes. (QUIZ#2) Lab: Basic concepts of aseptic technique; laminar flow hood parts; Laminar flow hood practice with Aseptic Technique Compounding sterile formulations Lab: Non-shadowing techniques in Laminar flow hood; Aseptic Technique continued; prepare I.V. solutions Ballington s chapter 9 McCartney Ch. 6 & 7 Handout McCartney Ch. 8 & 9 Handout McCartney Ch. 11 & 12 Handout

6 Week 6 February 21 Week 7 February 28 Week 8 March 7 Lab: IV preparation check-off. Includes large, and small volume check-off. Medication Safety (QUIZ #3) Lab: Aseptic Technique; Ampules, importance of filter needles. Aseptic Technique check-off Human relations and communications. (QUIZ #4) Lab: Introduction to TPN orders. Ballington s chapter 12 McCartney Ch. 10 Ballington s chapter 13 McCartney Ch. 13 Week 9 March 12 th - 16th Week 10 March 21 Week 11 March 28 Week 12 April 4 Week 13 April 11 Week 14 April 18 Week 15 April 25 Week 16 May 2 Week 17 May 7 th -11th Spring Break Issues in TPN Preparation (QUIZ #5) Lab: Observation/preparation of TPN order TPN preparation continued Lab: Check off TPN preparation. Home health Care (QUIZ #6) Lab: Unit-dosing competency check-off Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Lab: Introduction to BSC (shadowing, cleaning) Chemotherapy Precautions (QUIZ #7) Lab: Proper gowning procedures; Mock chemotherapy preparation. Chemotherapy Precautions (QUIZ #8) Lab: Chemotherapy preparation check-off. (QUIZ #9 & #10 SHORT ANSWER QUIZZES) Lab: Check out; final lab. FINAL EXAM TBA Ballington s chapter 11 (pg ) McCartney Ch. 14

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