PTEC 104, Pharmacy Billing, Regulations & Protocols provides a general understanding of provincial and federal legislations as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists and the dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician are clearly defined including discussions on scopes of practice and pharmacy ethics. Provincial and other third party plans are discussed to determine claim processes used by each agency. Included is identification of drug diversion practices and guidelines for prevention.
Prerequisites: Admission to the PTEC Program
Corequisite: PTEC 100, PTEC 105, PTEC 107, PTEC 109
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 18 |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify major components of federal and provincial legislation that guide pharmacy practice in Canada and the role of Health Canada in the regulation of targeted substances (e.g. narcotic and cont4rolled drugs);
- understand the relationship between provincial regulatory body associations (PRAs) and the scope of practice for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians;
- describe the role of professional organizations in relation to professionalism, standards of practice and pharmacy ethics;
- identify provincial and third party billing requirements processed in pharmacies;
- describe the concept of drug diversion, associated activities and impact for pharmacy technicians;
- identify the role pharmacy technicians have in disease prevention and health promotion for individuals, communities and populations; and
- understand practice requirements that support sage, effective, and efficient product distribution.
Grading Table
Nursing Unit Clerk and Pharmacy Technician
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
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