Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the concept of hospital pharmacy practice. It explains the evolution of the pharmacy technician as well as some basic terminology used in various locations in a hospital environment. Topics provide oversight and management of hospital onsite and offsite compounding facilities to maintain and achieve adherence to all regulatory requirements for sterile and non-sterile compounds such as chemotherapy medications and pediatric IVs which requires specific knowledge of aseptic technique and calculations. Topics also cover health system software and equipment, using pharmacy management software, repackaging technology, and medication safety in hospitals.
Required Textbooks:
The Pharmacy Technician (8th Edition - BUNDLE w/ Access Codes)
ISBN: 9781640438255
Author(s): American Pharmacist Association
Publisher: Morton
Binding: n/a
Estimated Cost: $198.15 (HACC Bookstore)
*This item must be purchased at HACC Bookstore, but is out of stock as of 9/8/25. Please check back for availability.
Hospital Pharmacy Practice for Technicians (1st Edition)
ISBN: 9781284030464
Author(s): Brunton
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett
Binding: n/a
Estimated Cost: $91.95 (Amazon as of 9/8/25)
Price: $405
Format: Online via D2L/Instructor Led
Prerequisite: Pharmacy Calculations; Pharmacy Practice; Pharmacy Science
Dates: March 2, 2026 - April 4, 2026