Maricopa Community Colleges  PHT108   19936-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/23/93
PHT108 19936-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Nonprescription Drugs and Health Care Products
Over the counter drugs and the role of self-medication in the health care setting. Federal regulations and technician's responsibilities regarding over-the-counter products. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PHT108   19936-99999 Nonprescription Drugs and Health Care Products
1. Describe the role of self-medication in the health care delivery system. (I)
2. List the federal requirements for over-the-counter product labels. (II)
3. Identify the common ingredients and specify their major actions in over-the-counter products. (III)
4. Describe duties of the pharmacy technician regarding non-prescription drug products. (IV)
5. Describe examples of customer questions which should be referred to the pharmacist. (V)
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PHT108   19936-99999 Nonprescription Drugs and Health Care Products
    I. Health Care Delivery
        A. Self-medication
        B. Over-the-counter products
        C. Prescription drugs
      II. Over-the-Counter Regulations
          A. Federal
          B. Labeling
        III. Over-the-Counter Product Ingredients
            A. Antacids
            B. Laxatives
            C. Cough-cold-allergy
            D. Nutritional supplements
            E. Burns-bits
            F. Weight control
            G. Birth control products
          IV. Pharmacy Technician Duties
              A. Over-the-counter drugs
              B. Health care products
            V. Patient Inquires
                A. Pharmacists
                B. Pharmacy support personnel
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