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 transferableDescriptionThis course presents duties and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician working in an institutional setting. Emphasizes in-patient hospital pharmacy practice and other related practice settings (such as Homecare and Nursing Home or Long-Term Care) Topics include: inpatient oral medication distribution systems, institutional organization and function, pharmacy law, quality Improvement, an introduction to aseptic technique, laminar flow hoods, IV admixtures, materials management, and relevant legal and ethical issues. A laboratory experiential component provides a hands-on experience in medication order processing, medication preparation, inpatient drug distribution using manual and automated systems and electronic and manual record-keeping. Students develop the knowledge and skills required to work with pharmacists and other clinical staff.Usually HeldFri 9:10am–11:00am 