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Hesperia Alternative Education Center

Regional Occupational Program

Term 2

2008-2009 School Year

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Mission Statement of Hesperia Unified School District

The mission of Hesperia Unified School District is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to meet the challenges of a changing and diverse society.

We believe...

In the dignity and worth of every human being
In educating citizens for a democratic society
In education as a shared responsibility
In respecting and appreciating our similarities and difference
In maximizing choices for career opportunities
In a society of lifelong learners

Mission Statement of Regional Occupation Program

Realizing Our Potential:
Teach Them Well,
Keep Them Safe,
Prepare Them For The Future

1. INSTRUCTOR:

Scott Sheffield, Ph.D./ABD

Pharmacy Instructor

10365 Cypress Ave., Hesperia, CA 92345

760/244.1771 or 760/949.2596

Email Address: scott.sheffield@hesperia.org

Kristin Osegueda

Visiting Pharmacy Instructor

Email Address: kristin.osegueda@hesperia.org

2. CLASS MEETING TIME & PLACE:

Class will be held every Monday beginning January 5, 2009 and ending May 28, 2008. Class meets in the Cyclone Center at Cypress School of the Arts from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Group/Study time is from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The address above can be Map-Quested (www.mapquest.com) for specific directions. Should a class meeting need to be missed due to a holiday, a make-up session will be scheduled. In addition to the classroom (19 Monday Meetings (95 Hours)/5 Thursday Meetings (25 Hours) = 120 Classroom Hours Minimum plus additional as needed), students are required to complete a total of 120 hours in the community classroom (externship) working at a pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee. This totals/exceeds the 240 hours as required by the Board of Pharmacy.

3. PREREQUISITE: No prerequisite exists to take this course. You must have your

High School diploma or GED in order to obtain your pharmacy technician license from the California State Board of Pharmacy (4202 B&PC).

4. RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXTS: See supplemental supplies sheet for purchasing information.

SUPPLIES: See supplemental supplies sheet.

5. COURSE DESCRIPTION: To instruct present and future pharmacy personnel in basic

pharmacy theories and skills for the purpose of enhancing the safety and well being of the public and obtaining a pharmacy technician license in the state of California. Students should have a working knowledge of basic algebra and math formulas in order to be successful in this class. Completion of this course does not automatically assure licensure. Cost of the optional National Certification Exam and the pharmacy technician license/LiveScan fingerprinting is not included with this course.

6. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate and become familiar with:

A. Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

B. Pharmacy Terminology

C. Pharmaceutical Mathematics

D. Superior Customer Service Skills

E. Insurance Billing Procedures

F. Potential Career Opportunities

G. Reading SIG Code and Fill New and Refillable Prescriptions

H. Identifying Different Classes of Drugs

7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES: There will be a quiz or learning validation exercise each class period. These quizzes/learning validation exercises will be worth 20% of your overall grade. There will be no make-up exams. In addition to your course grade, you will receive an evaluation grade given by your externship supervisor. You may not receive your pharmacy technician license through this course if you receive a negative/poor externship review (regardless of class grade received). A minimum overall grade of 80% is required in order for the instructor to sign your pharmacy technician license application which is required by the State Board of Pharmacy indicating you have successfully completed this course and state’s requirements. Assignments are based on point value with each assignment varying in points based on the total points possible for that particular assignment. The following is how your final grade will be decided:

Assignments 10%

Chapter Quizzes/LVE 10%

Presentation 15%

Notebook 15%

Unit Tests 20%

Final 30%

Special Remarks:

1. Class Participation: Given the professional nature of this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, in-class activities, and readings. The instructor reserves the right to assign point values to these respective activities.

2. Attendance: ROP class policy states that students may be dropped from the course when they miss two (2) class sessions.

3. Tardy Policy: A student who is late to two class sessions (enters the classroom after the instructor has started class) will be charged with one full absence unless prior arrangements or prior approval has been given (by the instructor) or the student provides a valid reason.

4. Assignments/Missed Exams: It is your responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented in class and to complete all course assignments by their respective due dates. If prior arrangements have been made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework will be penalized by the reduction in points based on how late the homework is turned in. Make up of quizzes/learning validation exercises is to be at the instructor’s discretion.

5. Dropping the Course: Notify the instructor as soon as possible should you wish to drop or if you will be dropping. This will allow the instructor to fill your slot with a student on the waiting list should you drop early enough.

ESLRs

(Expected School Wide Learning Results)

What are ESLRs? According to Leslie Fausett, Chief Deputy Superintendent for Policy and Programs, California Department of Education, ESLRs define the global outcomes, across the curriculum, that are set for students (e.g., to read, write, and compute at world-class levels; to be able to think analytically and creatively in solving problems; to be able to reason inductively and deductively). ESLRs are used to achieve a complete, comprehensive system.

San Bernardino County ROP ESLRs

In order to function as productive, involved members of society, San Bernardino County ROP students will:

Demonstrate effective communication and computational skills

Read with comprehension, write with clarity, speak with confidence and listen actively
Perform mathematical computations required for industry specific and personal applications

Demonstrate career skills that promote growth

Use appropriate industry-specific terminology, interpersonal skills and job search and retention techniques
Develop life and career goals with the ability to adapt to change
Work as a member of a team as well as independently
Describe and model a professional work ethic

Demonstrate higher level thinking skills

Process and apply knowledge to new situations
Develop and defend techniques and solutions for problem solving individually and in collaboration with others

Utilize evolving technology

Identify, analyze, integrate and use available resources and information for application to specific tasks
Demonstrate technological skills to enhance personal and career development
Effectively adapt to changing technology

CLASS SCHEDULE

Term Two

Topics Assignments/Readings

01.05

Course Overview C. 1 & 2 – Pharmacology

Syllabus Overview DUS (DUS=Drug Usage Sheet) 1 & 2

What is R.O.P.? C.1 FPP

Q&A Session FPP=Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice

Enrollment Paperwork/AEC Rules and Procedures

Orientation to “Required Texts”

ESLR Review

01.12 LVE 1&2 (LVE=Learning Validation Exercise)

Drug Usage Sheet 3 & 4 DUS 3 & 4

Lecture C. 3 – Pharmacology

Pharmacy Communications Part 1

Drug ID-Brand/Generic

C. 1 and 2 from Pharmacology Quiz

Pharmacy Sig. Codes

C. 1 FPP Review

Pharmacy Visits

01.19 LVE 3&4 C. 2 FPP

Lecture C. 4 & 5 – Pharmacology

Pharmacy Communications Part 2 DUS 5

Unit 1 C. 1-3 Exam – Pharmacology/lecture

Rx Conversions-Medication Distribution

Pharmacy Visits

01.26 LVE 5 DUS 6

Lecture C. 6 – Pharmacology

Rx Conversions-Medication Distribution

Drug Classes I-V Review

Drug ID-Brand/Generic Review

Rx Conversions – Medication Distribution

C. 2 FPP Review

Presentations Pharmacology C.4-6

01.29 Introduction to Pharmacy Rotations C. 3 FPP

Thursday Meeting Unit 1 and 2 Written Review C.7 & 8 Pharmacology

Grades Posted

Sterile Production Preparation

LVE 6 DUS 7 & 8

Lecture C. 9 – Pharmacology

Unit 2 Test (C. 4-6) – Pharmacology & Lecture

C.7-8 Pharmacology presentations

Sterile Product Preparation Quiz

Professional Relations-Customers

Health Video

C. 7 & 8 Pharmacology Quiz

Home Health Pharmacy

C.3 FPP Review

Pharmacy Visits

02.02 LVE 7 & 8 DUS 9 & 10

C.9 Pharmacology presentation C.4 FPP

Ambulatory/Community Pharmacy

Lecture

Professional Relations-Pharmacy Personnel

Pharmacy Rotations

Pharmacy Visits

02.05 LVE 8 & 9 C.10 & 11-Pharmacology

Thursday Meeting Lecture *Review for C. 1-11 –

C.4 FPP Review Pharmacology Exam*

C. 1-9 Pharmacology Exam

Professional Relations-Physicians & Staff

Pharmacy Observations

02.09 LVE 9 & 10 DUS 11

Groups – TBA C. 12 & 13 – Pharmacology

Lecture C.6 FPP

C. 1 – 11 Pharmacology Exam Begin Building Résumé

Job Search & Retention – Résumé Portfolio

Pharmacology Lecture Part 1

Job Search & Retention – Wendy Snellen

ROP Job Placement Specialist Visitation

02.16 LVE 11 DUS 12

Lecture C. 14 & 15 – Pharmacology

Unit 4 Test (C. 10-13) – Pharmacology

Grades Posted

C.6 FPP Review

Introduction to Rx Calculations

C.10-11 Pharmacology presentations

C.12-13 Pharmacology presentations

Pharmacy Visits

02.23 LVE 12 DUS 13

Groups – Pharmacy Practice C. 16 – Pharmacology

Pharmacy Law & Ethics: C.1 Calculations -Physician DEA verification & 15 review questions

-HIPPA Certification C.7 FPP

-Lecture on Pharmacy Law

C. 14 & 15 Pharmacology Test

Tech Lecture – Pain & Analgesics

Presentation Guidelines Introduced

C.14-15 Pharmacology Presentations

03.02 LVE 13 DUS 14 & 15

Lecture C. 17 – Pharmacology

Presentations Get together with your group!

Unit 5 Test (C.14-16) – Pharmacology Final Résumé Due Next Mtg.

Prescription Reading: C.2 Calculations

-Roman Numerals

-Expiration Date and Refills

-Recording and Filing/DAW Code/Physician Verification

Pharmacology Lecture Part 4

C. 7 FPP Review

C.16 Pharmacology Presentations

03.09 LVE 14 & 15 C. 8 FPP

Lecture C. 18 – Pharmacology

C. 17 Pharmacology Test Get together with your group!

Prescription Filling Procedures: C. 3 Rx Calculations

-Prescription Reading DUS 16 & 17

-New and Refills

-Filling Processes

-Client History

Final Résumé Portfolios Due

Information Management Lecture Part 1

Pharmacy Rotations

Presentations

C.17 Pharmacology Presentation

Pharmacy Visits

03.12 Rx Observations Observation Review

Thursday Meeting Advisement

Grade Review/Grades Posted

03.16 NO CLASS!!! Spring Break!!!

03.23 LVE 16 & 17 DUS 18

Lecture C. 9 FPP

Unit 6 Test – (C. 17 & 18) – Pharmacology

Drug Management Procedures: C. 19 – Pharmacology

-Ordering

-Stocking and Rotating

-Record-keeping

-Inventory Control

Information Management Lecture Part 2

Journal Entry 1 Assigned

Presentations

C.18 Pharmacology Presentations

03.30

Journal Entry 2 Assigned DUS 19

Pharmacy Rotations Journal Entry 2

Information Management Lecture Part 3 C.4 Rx Calculations

Insurance Procedures

-Billing procedures

-Formulary review

-Overrides

-Day Supply requirements

Lecture

Groups – Share out on Externships

Pharmacy Observations

LVE 18

C.19 Pharmacology Exam

C.9 FPP Review

Presentations

C.19 Pharmacology Presentations

Pharmacy Visits

04.02 LVE 19 DUS 20

Thursday Meeting Pharmacy Rotations Journal Entry 3

Groups – Rx Calculations C.5 Rx Calculations Presentations Notebooks Check-up

Journal Entry 3 Assigned Observation Review

Lecture

Pharmacy Observations

04.06 Presentations Study!

Journal Entry 4 Assigned Journal Entry 4

Pharmacy Rotations

Lecture Group Presentations – Review Topics

Rx Calculations Review

Rx Simulations

04.13 Lecture Study!

Journal Entry 5 Assigned Journal Entry 5

Rx Calculations Quiz DUS 21

Pharmacy Rotations

Pharmacy Observations

LVE 20

Presentations

Pharmacy Visits

04.20 Tech Lecture Journal Entry 6

Journal Entry 6 Assigned Review All Material for Final

Pharmacy Observations DUS 22 & 23

Final Review 4 questions/answers for Final Game

Groups – Review (due next class meeting)

LVE 21

Presentations

04.27 Lecture Journal Entry 7

Pharmacy Rotations Work on Rx Notebooks

Groups – Pharmacy Practice

Journal Entry 7 Assigned

Pharmacy Law and Ethics Updates

Pharmacy Visits

05.04 Lecture Review for Final!

LVE 22 & 23 Completed Workbooks due Next

PTU Workbook Review Week

Pharmacy Observations

Pharmacy Rotations

Pharmacy Math Review

NPTA Review

Pharmacy Notebooks Due

Presentations

Final Exam Review

05.11 Final Exam

-Comprehensive (350-450 Questions)

05.14 Workbooks Returned

Thursday Meeting Externship Overview

5.18 & 5.26 Application Review/Sign Offs/Final/Round 2

End of Term 2

*Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or course schedule at any time.

Pharmacy Technician Supplemental Supplies Sheet

2008-2009 School Year

REQUIRED

· Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice: The Pharmacy Technician Series by Mike Johnston. ISBN 013114751X

· Pharmacology: The Pharmacy Technician Series by Mike Johnston. ISBN 0131147641

· Calculations: The Pharmacy Technician Series by Mike Johnston. ISBN 0131147404

· Generic – Brand Comparison Handbook

· Name Tag (Purchase at The Engraving Place, Staples or Office Max)

Needs to read as follows:

(Your First and Last Name)

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

· One or two 1.5” or 2” binders for notes (Purchase least expensive)

· Index Cards (Size to your choosing)

· Calculator

· Pens, Pencils, Highlighter(s), etc.

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

· Handbook of Commonly Prescribed Drugs by Degregorio & Barbieri

· Mosby’s 2006 or 2007 Nursing Drug Reference

· A Suggested/Recommended Drug Reference Guide

· Certification Exam Review: The Pharmacy Technician Seriesby Mike Johnston. ISBN 0131147390

You can purchase the textbooks at www.half.com, www.amazon.com, or a bookstore of your choosing that can order these items for you.

Questions? Email Scott Sheffield at scott.sheffield@hesperia.org or Kristin Osegueda at kristin.osegueda@hesperia.org and we will get back with you at our soonest possible convenience. Remember to state your name and “Pharmacy 2 Last Name” in the subject line. E-mails that do not contain the correct Subject heading will not be answered!!!