Mastering Community Pharmacy Technician Essentials

Welcome to the "Mastering Community Pharmacy Technician Essentials" course. This comprehensive program is designed to equip aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a community pharmacy setting. Through detailed modules, you will gain a deep understanding of various aspects of pharmacy practice.

Introduction to Pharmacy Practice: Begin your journey by exploring the role of a pharmacy technician, including legal and ethical considerations and essential communication and customer service skills. Pharmaceutical Fundamentals: Learn the basics of medications, drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration, providing a solid foundation for understanding pharmaceuticals. Prescription Processing: Master the art of reading and interpreting prescriptions, handling medication order entries, and navigating insurance and billing procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every step.

Medication Dispensing: Discover the importance of proper medication labeling, packaging, storage, and handling. Gain insights into hazardous drugs, non-sterile compounding, and the basics of immunizations and vaccines. Pharmacology: Delve into drug actions and interactions, side effects, and adverse reactions.

Learn to utilize drug information resources effectively to enhance patient care. Inventory Management: Develop expertise in stocking and restocking medications, managing expired or recalled drugs, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels, including an overview of OTC medications. Medication Safety: Equip yourself with techniques to avoid medication errors and understand the basics of controlled substances.