Title: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring the World of Pharmacy
  Describe the healthcare team.
  Describe various pharmacy settings.
  Describe the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy professionals.
  Maintain American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/basic life support (BLS).
  Describe the professional organizations, regulatory boards, and credentialing in the field of pharmacy.
Building a Professional Career
  Research job opportunities for pharmacy technicians.
  Describe the federal requirements for handling and disposal of non-hazardous, hazardous, and pharmaceutical substances and waste.
  Describe the federal requirements for controlled substance prescriptions and DEA controlled substance schedules.
  Describe the federal requirements for restricted drug programs and related medication processing.
  Describe the current state and federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy.
  Explain the role of professional ethics in the pharmacy workplace.
  Determine the legal responsibilities of the pharmacy technician.
  Explain the importance of professional development for pharmacy technicians.
Communicating in the Pharmacy Setting
  Demonstrate the basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology as related to disease states and pharmacy care.
  Maintain patient, business, and personal confidentiality.
  Practice patient and customer service.
Applying Pharmacy Calculations
  Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical mathematical skills.
  Perform mathematical calculations.
Incorporating Safety Procedures
  Provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the client.
  Identify environmental safety hazards, prevention methods, and disaster plans.
  Demonstrate general principles of asepsis.
  Describe standard precautions and infectious disease control measures.
  Demonstrate sterilization and sanitation procedures.
  Identify laws and standards concerning infectious and hazardous waste.
Introducing Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
  Use pharmaceutical references and resources.
  Describe the federal agencies involved in drug approvals, classifications, and recalls.
  Describe the drug classification system.
  Explain the naming convention of drugs.
  Identify the therapeutic classes of drugs.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8305 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  8305 8306 Teacher Resources.pdf
  Acronym Glossary Pharmacy Technician I and II.pdf
  8305 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8305 8306 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf