PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - NATIONAL BRIDGING EDUCATION PROGRAM / PROGRAMME PASSERELLE
NATIONAL DE FORMATION DE TECHNICIEN(NE) EN PHARMACIE

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PTECB 130 -PHARMACOLOGY

The course provides a practical, applied approach
to pharmacology. Through a variety of assignments,
quizzes, case studies and group work, students

will enhance their ability to practice competently
and contribute to a safe patient care setting.
Participants will gain basic knowledge related to the
pharmacological uses of drugs within a variety of
commonly encountered medical conditions.

Note: Before any attempt at the Pharmacology PLAR
exam, a pharmacy technician must complete the
Pharmacology Checklist (Demonstration of Devices) and
have their work checked and signed by an assessor. The
checklist and PLAR information is available from the
NAPRA PLAR website.

PTECB 131 - PRODUCT PREPARATION

This course addresses the theoretical knowledge
and practical skills essential for safe and accurate
preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical
products. For non-sterile preparation, students will
focus on equipment and tools and compounding
practices for various internal and external
preparations and specialty dosage forms. For

sterile product preparation, topics include aseptic
technique, parenteral dosage forms, appropriate use
of equipment, TPN, chemotherapy medications and
quality control. Pharmaceutical calculations receive
particular emphasis.

Note: Before any attempt at the Product Preparation
PLAR exam, a pharmacy technician must complete two
product preparations (non-sterile and sterile) and have
their work checked and signed by an assessor. Checklists
and PLAR information is available from the NAPRA
PLAR website.

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PTECB 132 -MANAGEMENT OF
DRUG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

This course examines various drug distribution
systems in pharmacy practice, with a focus on safe
and effective drug supply and distribution in both
institutional and community practice settings. Topics
include inventory management and various business
practices. Accurate product release within the
parameters of the pharmacy technician role receives
special emphasis.

Note: In some jurisdictions students may have to
complete a structured practical evaluation following

the Management of Drug Distribution Systems PLAR
(managed by the Provincial Regulatory Authority) to
verify the learners ability to consistently perform accurate
product release in the workplace (independent double
check). Students should contact the PRA in their province
or territory for more information. A list of PRAs in the
various provinces and territories of Canada is available on
the NAPRA website.

PTECB 133 —- PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Students focus on four key areas of practice: ethics
and professionalism, legal requirements, scope of
practice, and communication skills. Through a variety
of learning tools, students will enhance their ability to
practice competently within the professional practice
framework.

Professional Practice is not available for PLAR; this
course is mandatory for all Bridging students.

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PTec Bridging

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 13220
Direct: 250.354.3220

Email: ptecbridging@selkirk.ca

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