Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Preparation

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of legislation that affects the pharmacy industry. 0711.10

Students will examine laws and legislation affecting the pharmacy industry.0711.11

Students will recognize the importance of the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 as it relates to the manufacturing, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances based on abuse potential.0711.12

Students will differentiate filing procedures, maintaining records according to State and Federal Laws and drug substitution requirements.0711.13

Students will  evaluate the mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration.0711.14

Students will determine the process by which a doctor obtains a DEA Number.0711.15

Students will  establish the purpose of a prescriber DEA Number.0711.16

Students will  illustrate the process to determine the validity of a DEA Number.0711.17

Students will  distinguish the storage requirements for Schedule II Drugs.0711.18

Students will investigate the four phases of Investigational Drugs.0711.19

Students will demonstrate knowledge of drug classifications, medication dosage form and administration of medications. 0711.20

Students will demonstrate basic terms and abbreviations used in the pharmacy.0711.21

Students will differentiate chemical, generic and trade names of drugs.0711.22

Students will compare dosage forms of drugs. 0711.23

Students will investigate methods of administering medications.0711.24

Students will demonstrate knowledge of mechanisms of drug actions within the body systems. 0711.25

Students will examine the basic structure and functions of the nervous system.0711.26

Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following drug classifications for: • CNS drugs: • sedative hypnotics. •  skeletal muscle relaxants. • anticonvulsants. • narcotic analgesics. • antipsychotics. • antidepressants. • antianxiety agents. • CNS stimulants. • Anti-Parkinson’s agents. • sympathomimetic agents. • sympatholytic agents. • parasympathomimetics agents. • parasympatholytic agents. • neuromuscular blocking agents.0711.27

Students will chart the location of the major endocrine glands and their hormone secretion.0711.28

Students will  differentiate between local and systemic hormones.0711.29

Students will  differentiate histamine and prostaglndins.0711.30

Students will report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following systemic hormones: --androgens.  -estrogens.  -progestins.  -corticosteroids.  -insulin.  -oral hypoglycemics.  -oxytocics.  -thyroid hormones.  -anti-thyroid hormones0711.31

Students will  examine the basic structure and functions of the cardiovascular system.0711.32

Students will  determine the meaning of arrhythmia and angina.0711.33

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of the following drug classifications for cardiovascular drugs:  -cardiac glycosides.  -antiarrhythmics.  -antianginals.  -vasodilators.  -calcium channel blockers.  -angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.  -angiotensin II inhibitors.  -beta-adrenergic blockers.  -alpha-adrenergic blockers.  -antilipidemic agents.0711.34

Students will  examine the basic structure and functions of the renal system.0711.35

Students will  determine the uses and mechanism of action of diuretics.0711.36

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and examples of types of diuretics:  -thiazides.  -loop.  -potassium sparing.  -combination.  -osmotics.0711.37

Students will  characterize gout.0711.38

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of gout agents: o   Allopurinol. o   Probenecid. o   Colchicine.0711.39

Students will  compare electrolytes.0711.40

Students will  examine the uses, side effects, and examples of electrolytes.0711.41

Students will  compare bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal.0711.42

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of anti-infectives:  -antibacterial.  -urinary anti-infectives.  -antibiotics.  -Penicillins.  -Cephalosporins.  -quinolones.  -macrolides.  -Tetracyclines.  -aminoglycosides.  -antifungals.  -antiparasitic agents.  -antihelminthics.  -amebicides.  -antitubercular agents.  -antiviral agents.0711.43

Students will  characterize cancer.0711.44

Students will  characterize Leucovorin.0711.45

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of chemotherapy drugs:  -antimetabolites.  -alkylating agents.  -hormones.  -vinca alkaloids.  -asparaginase.  -antibiotics.0711.46

Students will  examine the composition and functions of blood.0711.47

Students will  determine the treatment for Iron Deficiency Anemia.0711.48

Students will  determine the treatment for Megaloblastic Anemia.0711.49

Students will  report uses, mechanism of action, and side effects of agents used in blood disorders: -anticoagulants.  -hemostatics.  -antithrombotics.  -thrombolytics.  -hemorrheologic agents.  -antianemics.0711.50

Students will  characterize vitamins.0711.51

Students will  determine examples and uses of fat-soluble vitamins.0711.52

Students will  determine examples and uses of water-soluble vitamins.0711.53

Students will distinguish minerals as related to normal body functions.0711.54

Students will demonstrate knowledge of aseptic techniques 0711.55

Students will demonstrate aseptic technique.0711.56

Students will  determine the importance of aseptic technique to prevent contamination as it relates to personnel and the environment. 0711.57

Students will establish the role of airflow equipment to prevent contamination.0711.58

Students will  assess basic equipment for parenteral administration.0711.59

Students will  examine methods of administering parenteral medications to include:  -intradermal  -subcutaneous  -intramuscular  -intravenous0711.60

Students will  examine composition of common parenteral fluids.0711.61

Students will  examine compounding.0711.62

Students will  characterize aseptic technique utilized by personnel prior to compounding procedures.0711.63

Students will  determine the most common and important equipment for compounding.0711.64

Students will  assess specific techniques and procedures utilized to avoid contamination assuring successful sterile product mixing.0711.65

Students will  investigate the importance and process of visual inspection of parenteral products.0711.66

Students will  examine components of a parenteral product label.0711.67

Students will  characterize various solutions used in pharmacy to include:  -irrigation  -IV Piggy Back  -Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)0711.68

Students will  distinguish preparation, safe handling and administration of antineoplastic agents.0711.69

Students will  evaluate use of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (Vertical Airflow) and personal protective coverings.0711.70

Students will  determine precautions necessary in the disposal of all items used in the preparation and administration of antineoplastic drugs. 0711.71

Students will  assess stability considerations in parenteral products.0711.72

Students will  examine filtration in admixture preparation. 0711.73

Students will  report examples of parenteral product reference materials.0711.74

Students will demonstrate the steps of a typical parenteral admixture order work flow.0711.75

Students will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics in pharmacy 0711.76

Students will solve conversions using the metric, avirdupois, apothecary and household systems.0711.77

Students will use charts, graphic illustrations and conversion tables to perform mathematical calculations. 0711.78

Students will determine the meaning of commonly used abbreviations in prescriptions and medication orders.0711.79

Students will  determine abbreviations, symbols or syntax that should be avoided.0711.80

Students will demonstrate the Roman Numeral system of writing numbers.0711.81

Students will  apply placement rules when using Roman Numerals.0711.82

Students will  apply mathematical computations related to pharmacy procedures.0711.83

Students will  apply mathematical principle to conversion equations common to those used in the pharmacy.0711.84

Students will  apply rules for decimals when writing drug doses.0711.8590

Students will  apply mathematical principles involving temperature, weights and measures used in the pharmacy.0711.86

Students will  apply mathematical principles to problems involving dosage calculations and other applied mathematical concepts.0711.87

Students will  apply ratios and proportions to enlarge and reduce chemical mixtures used in the pharmacy.0711.88

Students will  calculate amounts of drugs, chemical or solvents when enlarging and reducing formulas.0711.89

Students will  examine units of measurement for drugs and expressions of quantity and concentration for drugs in drug products.0711.90

Students will  differentiate methods for determining quantities of ingredients and concentration of drugs when preparing or dispensing drug products.0711.91

Students will  calculate amounts of two solutions of different strengths which must be combined to get a third solution of a specified strength.0711.92

Students will  calculate final strength of a diluted or mixed solution when given the original strength(s) and volume(s) and the final volume.0711.93

Students will  distinguish methods of expressing doses and dosage regimens.0711.94

Students will  calculate the amount of drug product to dispense a days supply from a dosage regime.0711.95

Students will  calculate doses for pediatric patients using pediatric dosage information found in reference books.0711.96

Students will  apply general rules for calculating an infant’s or child’s dose of medication when given the age or weight of the patient and the normal adult dose.0711.97

Students will  determine the flow rate of an IV solution when given the total volume, total time of administration and the drops delivered per ml by the administration set.0711.98

Students will  calculate powder volume and use calculation to reconstitute dry powders for suspension or solution.0711.99

Students will  examine pricing methods used in retail pharmacy.0711.100

Students will recognize the meaning of terms used in pricing methods.0711.101

Students will demonstrate knowledge of daily operation of a pharmacy. 0711.102

Students will  differentiate common pharmaceutical terms to include drug names, codes, expiration date formats, dispensing containers and closures.0711.103

Students will determine considerations regarding authority to prescribe.0711.104

Students will assess possible prescribers.0711.105

Students will  characterize general processes related to the dispensing and medication distribution in a traditional pharmacy.0711.106

Students will examine the method of transmitting prescriptions to a pharmacy.0711.107

Students will  apply required patient confidentiality.0711.108

Students will  articulate the required contents of a prescription and medication order.0711.109

Students will  select information obtained from patients when receiving refill requests.0711.110

Students will  distinguish the process and information needed when calling prescribers for refill authorization.0711.111

Students will  demonstrate receiving electronic transmission of prescriptions.0711.112

Students will  differentiate patient information necessary for the patient profile.0711.113

Students will  relate the process required when entering prescription/medication information in the patient profile.0711.114

Students will  validate appropriate product selection (i.e. brand vs. generic).0711.115

Students will  assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications to include: o   measuring and counting o   calculation and verification o   compounding o   weighing o   reconstituting o   aseptic technique/iv admixtures o   controlled substances0711.116

Students will  prepare and package prescriptions and medication orders.0711.117

Students will  relate information contained on a prescription label.0711.118

Students will  report the advantages of the Unit Dose System.0711.119

Students will  examine types of Unit Dose Systems.0711.120

Students will  demonstrate the five “Rights” of medication.0711.121

Students will  demonstrate the three check points utilized during the dispensing of a prescription.0711.122

Students will  report the pharmacist’s accountability during dispensing of a prescription.0711.123

Students will  articulate possible sources of medication errors.0711.124

Students will  predict reporting procedures for mediation errors.0711.125

Students will  illustrate the use of supplemental patient information.0711.126

Students will  examine key concepts and terms used in pharmacy inventory management.0711.127

Students will  report ordering and receiving techniques.0711.128

Students will  compare methods in managing inventory.0711.129

Students will  assess ways prescription are numbered, dated and labeled.0711.130

Students will  predict the role of the FDA in medication recall and adverse drug reaction.0711.131

Students will  assess theft and drug diversion.0711.132

Students will  examine methods of reimbursement and available payment plans.0711.133

Students will  determine claims processing procedures using Universal Claim Forms (UCFs), paper claims, on-line claims and electronic adjudication.0711.134

Students will  relate the components of drug utilization review.0711.135

Students will  examine Reimbursement Formulary.0711.136

Students will  determine quantity restriction as it applies to preventing dispensing of unnecessary quantities.0711.137

Students will  establish steps for obtaining prior authorization.0711.138

Students will relate the purpose of the signature log.0711.139

Students will demonstrate knowledge of requirements for participation in a clinical internship 0711.140

Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of internship eligibility requirements.0711.141

Students will comply with required health regulations such as proof of physical examination and immunization status.0711.142

Students will  provide proof of personal health insurance.0711.143

Students will  wear proper clinical attire.0711.144

Students will maintain mastery or above in attainment of standards in classroom theory and lab.0711.145

Students will  report to clinical site on time and ready to work.0711.146

Students will  notify clinical site and instructor when absent.0711.147

Students will  conform to policies regarding performance of skills and scope of responsibility.0711.148

Students will  correctly and safely perform entry-level procedures under supervision of a pharmacist.0711.149

Students will  request assistance or clarification as needed.0711.150

Students will  maintain professional standards including client confidentiality.0711.151

Students will  organize and effectively manage time.0711.152

Students will  complete documentation required of clinical internship accurately.0711.153

Students will participate in clinical internship evaluation process.0711.154