Oct2026 Cohort: Pharmacy Practice (70477) - Class 5 of 6 in Program Sequence

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the concept of hospital pharmacy practice. It explains the evolution of the pharmacy technician as well as some basic terminology used in various locations in a hospital environment. Topics provide oversight and management of hospital onsite and offsite compounding facilities to maintain and achieve adherence to all regulatory requirements for sterile and non-sterile compounds such as chemotherapy medications and pediatric IVs which requires specific knowledge of aseptic technique and calculations. Topics also cover health system software and equipment, using pharmacy management software, repackaging technology, and medication safety in hospitals. 

 

Prerequisites: Intro to Pharmacy, Pharmacy Calculations, Pharmacy Practice & Pharmacy Science

Price: $425

Format: Zoom on Monday evenings from 6pm-9pm, with all other classwork done online via D2L

Dates: Apr. 5, 2027 - May 9, 2027 *estimated dates

Required Textbook: TBD

Students MUST have a laptop, Chromebook, or similar device for this course/program. No iPads or cell phones, since they limit the capabilities for the online resources that we use during the course/program.

 

Refund Policy: If HACC cancels a course, training, seminar, conference or trip/tour, all paid participants will receive a 100% refund of all tuition and fees. Any student who wishes to drop a course may do so by calling any of the campus Welcome Centers. These requests must be made no less than one (1) calendar day prior to the first class meeting date to be eligible for a full refund of tuition and fees, except for any tuition or fees noted as nonrefundable. Unless otherwise specifically stated or approved, no refund will be issued after a class start date. We do not issue partial refunds in the event a student starts a class late or does not complete the class. Students receiving Title IV Financial Aid will be subject to the federal regulations regarding withdrawal of classes. Financial Aid eligibility will be recalculated based on dates of participation in financial aid eligible programs. Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person