Careers in Pharmacy 101

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Target Audience

Any middle or high school student.

Description

This module introduces the learner to the pharmacy profession by discussing the pharmacy team and explaining their roles and responsibilities. The learner will also gain knowledge about different types of pharmacy practice. In addition, there is an empathy-related activity that will provide the learner with a better understanding of how patients may manage multiple prescription medications. Learners will observe the complexity of scheduling medications based on prescriber instructions and the use of weekly pill boxes utilized to increase patient compliance. By the end of the module, learners will have a clear understanding of the pharmacy profession as well as, a roadmap that outlines the necessary steps needed to become a pharmacy professional.

Produced in partnership with Campbell School of Pharmacy

Release date: December 1, 2021
Valid Thru: December 1, 2023

Objectives

• Identify who makes up the pharmacy team
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each team member
• Identify different types of pharmacy practice
• Summarize the steps you can take if you want to pursue a pharmacy profession
• Understand why prescription organization is important for patient safety
• Perform key steps to filling prescription pill boxes

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