There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-6955.
| PHT 50 | ORIENTATION TO PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY | 3 Units |
| An orientation to the role and working environment of the pharmacy technician, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. An introduction to the legal responsibilities and technical activities of the pharmacy technician. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Three hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 51 | BASIC PHARMACEUTICS | 4 Units |
| An introduction to the pharmacological principles as they are related to and support an understanding of rational drug usage. An understanding of the profound influence of drug laws, standards and regulations. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Four hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 52A | INPATIENT DISPENSING | 3 Units |
| A general study of the usual technician functions associated with an institutional drug distribution system. Practical experience in the manipulative and record-keeping functions of extemporaneous preparations in an inpatient pharmacy. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 52B | ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE & IV PREPARATION | 4 Units |
| The compounding of sterile products according to the appropriate technique. An introduction to the concepts of sterility and incompatibility. The use of applicable quality assurance processes and performance of work in accordance with the laws, regulations, and standards which govern the preparation of sterile products, with special emphasis on the preparation of parenteral chemotherapy with strict adherence to all precautionary standards. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 52A. |
| Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 53 | AMBULATORY PHARMACY PRACTICE | 4 Units |
| A review of the skills needed to operate effectively in an ambulatory setting, with emphasis on receiving and controlling inventory, processing prescriptions using computerized prescription processing, and medical insurance billing. Customer relations. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 54A | DOSAGE CALCULATIONS A | 3 Units |
| An introduction to the use of pharmaceutical measuring systems with emphasis on the metric system and intersystem conversions. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Three hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 54B | DOSAGE CALCULATIONS B | 3 Units |
| Calculation of the correct oral and parenteral dosages of drugs using information from prescriptions or medications orders. Accurate determination of the correct amount of ingredients for the compounding of pharmaceutical products from a prescription or medications order. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 54A. |
| Three hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 55A | PHARMACOLOGY A | 6 Units |
| A study of the basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous system, the senses, the endocrine system, the digestive system, the urinary system, and the reproductive system. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 50. |
| Six hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 55B | PHARMACOLOGY B | 6 Units |
| A study of the basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology of body tissues and membranes, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the cardiovascular system, the blood, the lymphatic system and immunization, the respiratory system. A review of body temperature. A discussion on metabolism with emphasis on nutrition. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 55A. |
| Six hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 56A | DISPENSING & COMPOUNDING A | 4 Units |
| General preparation of nonsterile solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral and topical use. Practical experience in the manipulative and record-keeping functions associated with the compounding and dispensing of prescriptions for ambulatory patients. Study of dosage forms, advantages and disadvantages, uses, storage and packaging of pharmaceutical products. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 50. |
| Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 56B | DISPENSING & COMPOUNDING B | 3 Units |
| General preparation of topical, transdermal, rectal, ophthalmic, and otic pharmaceutical dosage forms. Practical experience in the manipulative and record keeping functions associated with the compounding and dispensing of prescriptions. Study of dosage forms, advantages and disadvantages, uses, storage and packaging of pharmaceutical products. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 56A. |
| Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 60A | RETAIL CLINICAL | 1.5 Units |
| The practice, in an outpatient environment, of skills developed in didactic and laboratory training. Activities will be performed by the student and evaluated by a preceptor. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Eight hours clinical experience |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 60B | RETAIL CLINICAL | 1.5 Units |
| The practice, in the outpatient environment, of skills developed in didactic and laboratory training. Activities will be performed by the student and evaluated by a preceptor. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 60A. |
| Eight hours clinical experience. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 61 | HOME HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES | 3 Units |
| Study of diseases and conditions that require ongoing health maintenance by the patient, and the tests and devices used for the control of these diseases and conditions. Single-use test kits for routine health screening. An evaluation of alternative forms of health care. A study of the vitamins and minerals commonly used in pharmaceutical preparations. |
| Prerequisite: PHT 50. |
| Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 62A | HOSPITAL CLINICAL | 1.5 Units |
| The practice, in both inpatient and outpatient environments, of skills developed in didactic and laboratory training. Activities will be performed by the student and evaluated by a preceptor. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Pharmacy Technology Program. |
| Eight hours clinical experience |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| PHT 62B | HOSPITAL CLINICAL | 1.5 Units |
| The practice, in an inpatient environment, of skills developed in didactic and laboratory training of preparation of sterile products. Activities will be performed by the student and evaluated by a preceptor. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Pharmacy Technician Program |
| Eight hours clinical experience |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| PHT 200L | PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AS A CAREER | 1 Unit |
| Introduction to the pharmaceutical sciences and the functions of a pharmacy technician in health care. Role of the pharmacy technician, areas of specialization in the field, technical standards, state registration requirements and employment opportunities. |
| One and one-half hours lecture-laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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