TransfermaticPHAR at Rancho Santiago College

    PHAR 057 - Inpatient Pharmacy Services

    Recent Professors
    Susaniel M. Kesling
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: PHAR 048 and PHAR 051 or PHAR 052 and PHAR 055 and
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHAR 057
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Technical aspects of drug distribution for the inpatient (hospital) pharmacy setting. Hands-on training in medication order processing, pharmacy patient profile maintenance, medication preparation (includes packaging), and inpatient drug distribution using manual and automated systems. Includes electronic and manual record-keeping, pharmacy law, and CQI. Hands-on training in medication reconciliation in the emergency room setting. Develop and enhance communication and patient-interviewing skills through various communication methods.
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:15am–1:25pm, Fri 9:00am–10:05am