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Pharmacy Practice / OTC Drugs

Course Code: PPO100
Credit Hours: 8
Clock Hours: 80

Course Description:

This course reviews the contributions made by nations of the world to the practice of pharmacy, past and present. The course reviews the role of professional pharmacy organizations, past and present, in improving the practice of pharmacy and the role of pharmacy personnel. Students also learn about new drug development, drug distribution, and the role of the pharmacy technician in drug procurement. Course material includes the types of sites that currently employ pharmacy technicians, including an analysis of the role of pharmacy technicians in various job settings. Current trends that may affect the future direction for pharmacy technicians, including national certification, are also discussed.
This course reviews the use of nonprescription drugs for common disorders in which consumers seek advice for self treatment. Students also learn questions to ask consumers that will help the pharmacist determine whether self treatment is indicated or referral to medical care should be sought.

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