PTEC 116: Compounding Lab. This course provides students with an opportunity to prepare non-sterile compounds including creams, ointments, solutions and suspensions. Lab sessions include practical skills essential for preparing compounds in both the community and hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, safety, guidelines and standards of practice.
Prerequisites: PTEC 100, PTEC 104, PTEC 105, PTEC 106, PTEC 107, PTEC 108, PTEC 109, PTEC 110
Corequisite: PTEC 115, PTEC 119
Accessibility Services Notice
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 60 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- demonstrate professionalism upholding professional standards of practice, codes of ethics and policies;
- apply legal requirements to practice, health, safety and privacy;
- perform accurate calculations;
- demonstrate effective communication skills and techniques;
- apply knowledge and research according to scope of practice;
- collaborate effectively with other members of the health care profession; and
- ensure quality and safety practices of product distribution, product preparation and documentation.
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.
Disclaimer
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