PTEC 123 Professional Practice II is designed to expand the student's understanding of and appreciation for the expectations of professional practice. Building on concepts introduced in PTEC 103, students discuss ethical and legal principles that guide professional practice and how to respond when unethical, illegal or unprofessional actions are observed. The student will examine federal and provincial legislation details that guide pharmacy operations and drug distribution. Basic principles will be applied to support optimal patient care and health promotion.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 1 courses all with a minimum grade of 80%
Corequisite: PTEC 122, PTEC 126
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 11 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | ~8.2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Integrate professional competencies and ethical principles into decision-making processes to support patient-centered care and standards of practice through the lens of equity, diversity and inclusivity
- Examine professional practice frameworks that support patient care and collaborative practice
- Examine how federal and provincial laws and regulations govern pharmacy practice and pharmacy technician responsibilities
- Differentiate between federal and provincial legislation relevant to regulatory examinations and pharmacy practice
- Identify provincial pharmacy technician registration processes, including renewal requirements and professional obligations
Grading Table
Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.