Maricopa Community Colleges  PHT115AC   19906-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/90
PHT115AC 19906-99999 LAB 0.50 Credit(s) 2.50 Period(s)
Sterile Parenteral Products Internship
Application of pharmacy technician knowledge and skills. Assisting with preparation of parenteral solutions and special handling of intravenous antineoplastic agents. Application of ethical and legal aspects to pharmacy practice.
Prerequisites: Typing proficiency of 35 WPM and PHT102, PHT/SGT/ULS106, PHT107, PHT108 and PHT109 or permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PHT115AC   19906-99999 Sterile Parenteral Products Internship
1. Calculate intravenous dosages accurately. (I)
2. Apply legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice to the specialized area of intravenous solution preparation. (II)
3. Prepare intravenous labels accurately. (III)
4. Utilize aseptic technique in the preparation of sterile products. (IV)
5. Assist with the preparation of a total parenteral nutrition solution. (V)
6. Identify special handling procedures for intravenous antineoplastic agents. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PHT115AC   19906-99999 Sterile Parenteral Products Internship
    I. Intravenous Calculations
        A. Measurement Systems
        B. Drop Factor
      II. Legal/Ethical Implications
          A. Drug Laws
          B. Responsibilities
            1. Pharmacist
            2. Pharmacy Technician
        III. Intravenous Labels
            A. Procedure
            B. Types
              1. Admixture
              2. Irrigating Solutions
              3. Syringes
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