Pharmacology 

Certified Pharmacy Technician 

Course Syllabus 

2024-2025 

Instructor: Ms. O’Connor, LVN

Email: oconnorc@lisdtx.org  

Tutorials: Before School (must schedule) After School by Appointment only 

Course Description: 

Web based course that prepares students to understand the laws affecting  pharmacies, processing medication orders in both retail and hospital settings,  learn special rules required for controlled medications and administrative duties,  and obtain a basic understanding of pharmacology in preparation for the ExCPT national pharmacy technician exam. 

Requirements for Participation: 

★ time management and personal motivation  

★ internet access  

★ 3-ring binder with dividers 

★ highlighters

★ notecards 

★ school-issued chrome book 

 

Attendance: 

You are responsible for all materials, assignments, and announcements. Evaluation: 

50% section assignments 

50% tests 

 

Course Outline   

Module 1: Introduction and Basic Overview 

Module 2: Medication Prescriptions: General 

Module 3: Prescription Medications: Controlled Substances 

Module 4: The Dispensing Process 

Module 5: Pharmacy Calculations 

Module 6: Self-management Skills, Communication, and Teamwork

Module 7: Patient Interaction 

Module 8: An Overview of Federal Privacy Requirements 

Module 9: Managed Care Prescription

Module 10: Non-dispensing Duties 

Module 11: Drug and Medical Terminology 

Module 12: Basic Anatomy and Physiology 

Module 13: Basic Pharmacology 

Module 14: Commonly Prescribed Interventions 

Module 15: Infection Control Wellness and Disease Prevention 

Module 16: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications 

Module 17: Unit Dose Systems and Medication Repackaging 

Module 18: Non Sterile Product Compounding 

Module 19: Sterile Product Compounding 

Module 20: Emergency Situations 

**Upon successful completion of the class, students may test to receive national certification as a Certified pharmacy technician. ** IF STUDENT FAILS TO TAKE THE CERTIFICATION EXAM, YOU MAY BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY BACK THE COST OF THE PROGRAM.