PTEC 103 Introduction to Professional Practice introduces students to the professional practice and scope of practice requirements for pharmacy technicians. Foundations for federal and provincial laws, regulations and standards that govern pharmacy practice in the Canadian health care system are examined. Foundations for ethical, professional practice are introduced and leveled in subsequent courses.
Prerequisites: PTEC 101 with a CRG and PTEC 102 and PTEC 111 both with a minimum grade of 80%
Corequisite: PTEC 117
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 | 8 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 120 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 15 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the role of a pharmacy technician, their professional competencies and commitment to the code of ethics
- Outline ethical principles and pharmacy standards of practice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity
- Identify the roles within interprofessional healthcare teams and their connection to pharmacy practice
- Summarize the key elements of federal legislative and regulatory requirements that govern pharmacy practice
- Summarize the key elements of provincial legislative and regulatory requirements that govern pharmacy practice
- Explain the professional practice requirements for pharmacy technician registration at the provincial level
- Explain the pharmacy’s role in safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy, focusing on relevant laws and regulations
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.