Pharmacy Tech Essentials
This path covers the core duties of a pharmacy technician, from processing prescriptions and managing inventory to understanding drug interactions and the critical role of pharmacovigilance in patient safety.
Sessions
Drug Names & Classes
After this session, you'll be able to differentiate between generic and brand-name drugs and identify common drug classifications.
5 min
Prescription Essentials
After this session, you'll be able to explain the key components of a prescription and why each detail is critical for patient safety.
5 min
Drug Interactions
After this session, you'll be able to identify potential drug interactions and their implications, explaining why certain combinations can be dangerous.
5 min
Pharmacy Inventory Management
After this session, you'll be able to describe effective pharmacy inventory management techniques, from ordering to safe disposal.
5 min
Pharmacovigilance Essentials
After this session, you'll understand the purpose and importance of pharmacovigilance, including key terms like Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) and Adverse Event (AE).
5 min
Pharmacovigilance & ADEs
After this session, you'll understand the importance of reporting adverse drug events and your role as a pharmacy technician in that process.
5 min
What you'll achieve
Explain the process of prescription intake and dispensing.
Differentiate between generic and brand-name drugs and common drug classifications.
Identify potential drug interactions and their implications.
Describe effective pharmacy inventory management techniques.
Understand the purpose and importance of pharmacovigilance.
Outline the steps for reporting adverse drug events.
Recognize the vital role of a pharmacy technician in patient safety.