The Pharmacy Technician, 1st Edition © 2024
The Pharmacy Technician, published by Pearson, introduces students to the scope and skills of one of the fastest growing occupations in the country.
- Aligned with the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
- Puts an emphasis on professionalism skills
- Comprehensive coverage of Math calculations and dosages
- Includes insurance basics
Prepares students with practical workplace skills
Ensure students are fully prepared to work in the pharmacy industry.
Expert Authorship
The text is authored by Mike Johnston, CPhT, the Founder & CEO of the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA).
Workplace Ready Topics
Topics include law and insurance mandates, dosage calculations, pharmacology and basic anatomy & physiology.
Valuable Reference Information
Throughout the text students will find tables and charts they can refer to for quick reference or reminders.
Real-World Career Information
Students explore a variety of career options once they have earned their pharmacy technician certification.
Designed to appeal to all levels of learners
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Enhance and Extend Learning
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Reinforce Concepts and Skills
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Student Activity Manual
Enhance and Extend Learning
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InfoInfo features provide specific examples of the topic.
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Profiles in PracticeProfiles in Practice features provide real-life scenarios.
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ProceduresProcedures provide step-by-step reference for dosing and dispensing.
Reinforce Concepts and Skills
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Chapter SummariesChapter Summaries emphasize key points.
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Review QuestionsReview Questions assess student comprehension.
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Web ChallengesWeb Challenges familiarize students with online resources.
Student Activity Manual
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Hands-on practice
- Mixing applications
- Dosing calculations
- Dispensing practice
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Additional Resources for The Pharmacy Technician
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
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Teacher’s Wraparound Edition
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Student Activity Manual
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Test Bank with TestGen®
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Visual Aid Presentations
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Teacher’s Wraparound Edition
The valuable print Teacher’s Wraparound Edition includes the student edition page with point-of-use teaching tips, discussion questions, vocabulary support, and lesson plan suggestions for less advanced, more advanced and special needs students.
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Student Activity Manual
The print Student Activity Manual provides hands-on practice in mixing, dosing, and drug administration.
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Test Bank with TestGen®
The Test Bank includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and True/False questions for each chapter. TestGen helps you quickly create paper quizzes and tests that supplement the content in your textbook, without creating extra work for the teacher.
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Visual Aid Presentations
Available in both PowerPoint and Articulate Rise, begin each class session with an engaging review of objectives and key vocabulary terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pharmacy Technician
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What topics are included in the Table of Contents?UNIT ONE - FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
1. History of Pharmacy Practice
2. The Professional Pharmacy Technician
3. Communication and Customer Care
4. Pharmacy Law and Ethics
5. Terminology and Abbreviations
6. Dosage Formulations and Routes of Administration
7. Referencing and Drug Information Resources
UNIT TWO: COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY
8. Retail Pharmacy
9. Health-System Pharmacy
10. Technology in the Pharmacy
11. Inventory Management
12. Insurance and Third-Party Billing
13. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products
14. Introduction to Compounding
15. Introduction to Sterile Products
UNIT THREE: PHARMACY CALCULATIONS
16. Basic Math Skills
17. Measurement Systems
18. Dosage Calculations
19. Concentrations and Dilutions
20. Allegations
21. Parenteral Calculations
22. Business Math
UNIT FOUR: PHARMACOLOGY
23. The Body and Drugs
24. The Skin
25. The Eyes and Ears
26. The Gastrointestinal System
27. The Musculoskeletal System
28. The Respiratory System
29. The Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Lymph Systems
30. The Immune System
31. The Renal System
32. The Endocrine System
33. The Reproductive System
34. The Nervous System
UNIT FIVE: SPECIAL TOPICS
35. Medication Errors
36. Workplace Safety and Infection Control
37. Special Considerations for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
38. Biopharmaceuticals
Appendices
A. Common Over-the-Counter Products
B. Top 200 Drugs
C. Advanced Career Path Options
D. Practice Certification Exams -
What grade levels is this text appropriate for?Grades 11-12
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What types of courses is this text best suited for?This program is designed for Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Technician courses.
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What Student Resources are available?Available Student Resources include the print Student Edition, Student Activity Manual, and the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eText.
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What Teacher Resources are available?Available Teacher Resources include the print Teacher’s Wraparound Edition, TestGen® Test Bank, PowerPoint® Presentations and Dynamic Rise Presentations.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access to the Bookshelf by VitalSource® eText can be purchased for 1 or 6 years.