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TCC Catalog 2017-18 
    
TCC Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTN1942C Pharmacy Practicum III

3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
Prerequisite(s): PTN1122 , PTN1131C , PTN1930 , PTN1940 .
Corequisite(s): PTN1941C .
This course provides practical application of the basic pharmacy technician concepts and skills in a community pharmacy setting. The student will complete 120 hours of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist (preceptor), who may delegate some supervisory and/or training responsibilities to another licensed pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician. Rotations may include experience in independent, franchise or chain community pharmacy settings. Students are expected to participate in pharmacy practice activities such as dispensing, compounding, inventory handling and control, drug distribution, processing of third-party claims, maintenance of patient profiles, and interaction and communication with patients.  Contact for the semester: Classroom: 15 hours. 120 hours of clinical rotations. Does not count toward A.A. degree.