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
Teaching and Learning Approach
Using self-management skills students review resources and learning activities within the course website to
explore the course learning outcomes. Course assignment discussions encourage critical thinking and reflection
of laws and regulations in Canada that govern pharmacy. Quizzes give formative assessment of course learning
outcomes for understanding and knowledge retention. Legislation mapping provides a foundational
understanding and documentation for important legal considerations for professional practice in pharmacy. The
final exam assesses students understanding of the course content.Learning Resources
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McKennon, S. A. and Anderson, R. J. (2020). Pharmacy Practice for Technicians. (2017). (7 Ed.). Minneapolis
MN: Paradigm Education Solutions.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Unit I: Introduction to federal legislation Health Canada, justice laws FDA and regulations CDSA NAPRA and national drug schedules
2. Unit II: Introduction to provincial legislation CPBC provincial professional registration Drug distribution Jurisprudence HPA, schedules and its bylaws PODSA and its bylaws
3. Unit III: Ethics and professional practice Scope of practice Code of ethics Ethical decision making Framework for professional practice Patient confidentiality and privacy
4. Final examAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Health Canada assignment | 3, 4, 5, 7 | 5% |
| National drug schedules assignment | 4, 5 | 5% |
| HPA assignment | 1, 2, 3, 7 | 5% |
| PODSA assignment | 1, 2, 3, 7 | 5% |
| Ethics assignment | 1, 2, 3, 7 | 5% |
| Technician regulation assignment | 1, 2, 3, 6 | 5% |
| Legislation mapping assignment | 1, 2, 4, 5 | 20% |
| Federal legislation quiz | 1, 4, 5, 7 | 10% |
| Provincial legislation and drug distribution | quiz 1, 4, 5, 7 | 5% |
| Scope of practice quiz | 1, 4, 5, 7 | 5% |
| Final exam | 1-7 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
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.