PHT 117 - Community Pharmacy Practicals

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Off Site Contact Hours with Faculty: 1.5
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 13

Description: The primary focus of this experiential rotation will be on the role of the pharmacy technician in the community (drug store) pharmacy environment. It will provide students with actual experience in this setting in which they may work as a pharmacy technician. The student will focus on those specific activities of a pharmacy technician that are used in a community pharmacy environment, including processing prescriptions, reconciling billing with insurance companies and interacting with patients. All students in the Pharmacy Technician programs must meet the requirements of a criminal background check and drug screen before completing the required practical experiences.

Prerequisites: All students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check and drug screen prior to the first day of class.
Corequisites: PHT 102 with a minimum grade of 2.5, if not taken previously. PHT 104 with a minimum grade of 2.5, if not taken previously. PHT 114 with a minimum grade of 2.5, if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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Students who already have this knowledge or certification may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits