Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022Class Size12 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePT 200 or both ENGL C1000 and MATH 044 (or a more advanced math course at COS with a minimum grade of C or an equivalent course at a regionally accredited college with a minimum grade of C or eligibility for MATH 035 or higher at COS). Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionIntroduction to technical aspects of drug distribution for out-patient pharmacy practice. This course presents duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician working in an ambulatory setting. Emphasized topics include: inventory receipt and control; prescription and medication order screening; computerized prescription processing; medical insurance payment procedures; patient information confidentiality and relevant legal and ethical issues; extemporaneous compounding principles; over the counter drug indications and contraindications; and effective customer relations. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to work with pharmacists, other clinical staff, and patients. Students will simulate skills in lab to: utilize pharmacy references, create and maintain patient profile records, reconcile and file inventory records, prepare and maintain records related to controlled substances, process, fill and file prescriptions, operate cash register, use ordering software, training software modules, pharmacy specific websites for dispensing programs, prior authorizations, accounts receivable, medication repackaging, extemporaneously compound non-sterile products, preparation of oral syringes, identification of home health supplies and customer service.Usually HeldTue 12:10pm–3:00pm, Tue 9:10am–11:00am, Tue 4:10pm–7:00pm 