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PTEC 123 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II

Designed to expand the student’s understanding of
and appreciation for the expectations of professional
practice. Building on concepts introduced in PTEC
103, students discuss ethical and legal principles
that guide professional practice and how to respond
when unethical, illegal or unprofessional actions

are observed. The student will examine the role

of legislative and regulatory requirements in the
application of drug schedules and evidence informed
decision making. Basic principles of teaching and
learning will be applied to support health promotion
and information sharing activities.

Prerequisites: PTEC 111 and PTEC 117
Corequisites: PTEC 122 and PTEC 126

PTEC 126 - PHARMACOLOGY |

Pharmacology I is part one of a two-part course
that covers the study of drugs and their properties,
effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug
categories. Upon completion, students will be able
to place common drugs into correct therapeutic
categories and identify indications, side effects,
trade and generic names, major drug interactions
and storage considerations. Students will learn the
essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to
dispensing and patient safety. Students will explore
and practice assessing when a patient should be
referred to a pharmacist, identify drug related
problems and discuss appropriate monitoring
parameters. Knowledge gained in this course will
support the pharmacy technician within their scope
of practice in a collaborative interprofessional health
care team.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 1
courses in PTEC program. Corequisites: PTEC 122 and
PTEC 123

PTEC 127 - COMMUNITY PRACTICE THEORY

Examines the role of the pharmacy technician

in prescription processing, documentation and
product distribution in community pharmacies.
Students examine all technical aspects of receiving,
verifying, and processing prescriptions to ensure
accuracy, safety and compliance with legislation,
regulatory requirements and best practices.

The principles and processes of record keeping,
inventory management, adjudication and billing are
studied. Students are introduced to the principles
of non-sterile compounding and examine the use of
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, natural health products
and complementary treatments. The pharmacy
technician’s collaborative role in health promotion
and information sharing activities with patients is
examined.

Prerequisites: PTEC 122 and PTEC 117
Corequisites: PTEC 128

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PTEC 128 - COMMUNICATIONS
IN PHARMACY II

Explores more advanced communication skills
required for obtaining comprehensive personal
health information, conducting medication histories,
and engaging in health teaching. The pharmacy
technician’s role in health promotion activities and
public health initiatives are examined. Students
discuss the competencies of intra and inter-
professional collaborative practice in greater detail.

Prerequisites: PTEC 111, PTEC 103 and PTEC 123
Corequisites: PTEC 127

PTEC 220 - TECHNOLOGY FOR
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION

Introduces students to the management of database
information and technology used in the pharmacy

to dispense medications. Students apply concepts
learned in previous theory courses to pharmacy case
study scenarios using pharmacy dispensing software.
Accuracy and completeness of database information
and appropriate use of technology systems to support
safe product distribution are emphasized. Students
apply and demonstrate ethical, legal and professional
standards in the lab and simulated pharmacy.
Concepts explored in this course provide a foundation
for subsequent lab courses in the program. (Subject
to final approval by Education Council)

PTEC 221 - PRESCRIPTION DISPENSING

An experiential lab course in which students apply the
knowledge and skills acquired from previous theory
courses to process and dispense prescriptions safely,
efficiently and effectively in community and hospital
practice settings. Students practice the technical
aspects of processing prescriptions including
interpreting prescriptions, performing calculations,
documentation, and verification. Principles of
inventory management and best practices in
pharmacy record keeping are integrated into the
learning activities. Students apply and demonstrate
effective interpersonal communication and health
teaching skills associated with the dispensing
process. (Subject to final approval by Education
Council)

PTEC 223 - STERILE PRODUCT PREPARATION

An experiential lab course in which students learn
the aseptic skills required to prepare a variety of
parenteral products including hazardous drugs

such as chemotherapy. Safety, dosage calculations,
incompatibilities, sterile procedure and quality
assurance controls are emphasized. (Subject to final
approval by Education Council)

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PTEC 224 - NON-STERILE COMPOUNDING

An experiential lab course in which students learn
the skills and best practices for compounding
non-sterile products including ingredient calculations,
measurements, and preparation techniques for
creams, ointments, solutions, and suspensions.
Students use compounding formulas and drug
stability and drug compatibility reference materials
in the preparation of products with an emphasis on
accuracy and safety. Maintenance of compounding
equipment and workspace utilization are integrated
into the learning activities. (Subject to final approval
by Education Council)

PTEC 216 - PHARMACOLOGY II

Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course
that covers the study of drugs and their properties,
effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug
categories. Upon completion, students will be able
to place common drugs into correct therapeutic
categories and identify indications, side effects,
trade and generic names, major drug interactions
and storage considerations. Students will learn the
essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to
dispensing and patient safety. Students will explore
and practice assessing when a patient should be
referred to a pharmacist, identify drug related
problems and discuss appropriate monitoring
parameters. Knowledge gained in this course will
support the pharmacy technician within their scope
of practice in a collaborative inter professional health
care team.

Prerequisites: PTEC 101, PTEC 102, PTEC 103, PTEC 117
and PTEC 121

PTEC 217 - INSTITUTIONAL
PHARMACY PRACTICE

Builds on the fundamentals of product distribution
previously learned and examines the role of
pharmacy technicians employed in institutional
settings. Students examine hospital drug distribution
systems and processes, medication safety, principles
of infection control and sterile product preparation,
and quality assurance / risk management practices.
(Subject to final approval by Education Council)

PTEC 213 - TRANSITION TO
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Designed to support students in preparing for
preceptorship, licensure exams upon graduation and
entry to practice. Students build on their knowledge
of regulatory requirements, jurisprudence, and
ethical and professional practice. (Subject to final
approval by Education Council)

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