Learning Outcomes

The Role and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Pharmacy Operations

Patient Counselling and Communication

Lesson Summary

In this module, you’ll be introduced to pharmacy technician practices. We explain the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians, including the certification requirements for pharmacy technicians. We discuss the basics of drug classification, including the procedures for prescription reading, compounding and inventory management.

Pharmaceutical Language Basics

Organ Systems and Associated Drugs

Specialized Pharmaceutical Fields

In this module, you’ll learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology, including the abbreviations and symbols used in prescriptions and labels. We'll show you the major organ systems of the human body and the medications that are used to treat or prevent diseases affecting them.

Pharmacy Technician Training - Assessment

Learn the fundamentals of pharmacy technician practices and pharmaceutical terminology with this free online course.

Pharmacy Technician Training

Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of the pharmacy team, performing a wide range of essential tasks that contribute to patient well-being. This course will help you develop the skills required to make a positive impact on patient care and pharmaceutical services. You’ll learn about the duties of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy operations and patient counselling. Additionally, you’ll explore pharmaceutical terminologies and their applications.

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