Transfers ToCSUDescriptionPHARM 350 Pharmaceutical Information Management Units: 4 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: PHARM 300 with a grade of "C" or better Advisory: LIBR 318 Transferable: CSU This course reviews how state laws and regulations determine the activities associated with collecting patient-specific information by the pharmacy technician. Students learn to secure information from the medical chart, record, patient profile, patient, caregiver, database, and health care professional. Technologies used for storing, accessing, and recording pharmacy data and proper methods for receiving and authenticating prescription orders are emphasized. Students will also learn about safety in medication use and monitoring program of medication therapy and the pharmacy technician's role in preventing and reporting medication misadventures. Students will be introduced to the advanced roles of Pharmacy Technicians in handling insurance. The lab provides hands-on experience with pharmacy distribution software, technology, prescription processing, and medication order preparation. � � � � � � Pharmacy Technology 481 COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE 2025-2026 Official Catalog PHARM 360 Retail Operation of Pharmaceutical Practice Units: 3 Hours: 27 hours LEC; 81 hours LAB Prerequisite: PHARM 300 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU This course introduces the practical, technical, and legal aspects of drug management; distribution (dispensing); and storage in outpatient (retail) settings. Topics include the process of pharmaceutical purchasing; inventory control, including handling of receipts, storage, removal, and documentation. The course offers an overview of the technician's role in billing, payment collection, and third-party payment. Students will be introduced to small or large-scale non-sterile compounding, packaging, quality control, and practical aspects of recordkeeping. The lab will provide hands- on training in interpreting, processing, and filling prescriptions.Usually HeldThu 5:30pm–8:50pm, Tue 5:30pm–8:50pm 