This first-year composition course introduces learners to academic writing and critical thinking. They read and analyze sociopolitical, cultural, and gender issues in texts with an emphasis on experiences of people whose voices were historically silenced, particularly those of Indigenous communities in Canada. Learners develop strategies to communicate their own ideas and integrate them with those of others by quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source material. Learners present their written assignments professionally according to APA formatting guidelines.

Learners will be introduced to fundamental pharmacy theory including pharmaceutical dosage forms, routes of administration, drug stability and storage, the dispensing process, interpretation of prescription information, auxiliary label selection, and interpersonal communication. Pharmacy practice simulations will facilitate development of communication skills.

Learners will examine federal and provincial legislation, drug schedules and practice standards related to the practice of pharmacy in Alberta. Learners will study the code of ethics and apply principles to pharmacy-specific situations.

Learners will be introduced to basic concepts of physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology, and specifically examine conditions and treatment related to the eye, ear, upper respiratory tract and immune system.

Learners will examine physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology related to the lower respiratory tract, urinary and cardiovascular systems.
Prerequisites: C in PHRM1201

Learners will perform calculations for both community and hospital pharmacy practice, including measurement conversions, prescription interpretation, prescription pricing and compounding calculations. Facilitated practice time is designed to enhance calculation skills with emphasis placed on accuracy.

Learners will apply dispensing policies and procedures while learning the basics of a pharmacy software system. Learners will enter and modify patient, physician, and drug information, interpret prescription information, apply basic third party billing principles, select appropriate products from the system database, and generate appropriate documentation.

Learners will examine physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology related to the gastrointestinal system and accessory organs.
Prerequisite: C in PHRM1202

Learners will examine physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology related to the integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: C in PHRM1203

Learners will perform calculations for both community and hospital pharmacy practice, including dosing, compounding and parenteral drug therapy calculations. Facilitated practice time is designed to enhance calculation skills with emphasis placed on accuracy.
Prerequisite: A- in PHRM1301

Learners will apply third party billing procedures and provide device and home health care product education. Extensive use of role-plays will enhance development of effective communication skills.

Learners will examine institutional pharmacy practice, including the role of hospital pharmacy within the health care system, organization of the dispensary, drug distribution systems, medication safety and current technology. Learners will be introduced to principles of aseptic technique for sterile production and quality assurance.

Learners will apply dispensing policies and procedures while integrating skills and knowledge, including prescription interpretation, pharmacy law and ethics, pharmacy calculations, reimbursement considerations, documentation, and independent double checks. Extensive use of role plays will enhance development of effective communication skills.

Learners will examine management of hospital and community pharmacy practice, including business principles and calculations, inventory management, customer service, and human resources.

Learners will apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assisted living and community pharmacy practice in this comprehensive lab. Operation of a high-speed automated drug packager (PACMED®) will be integrated into the dispensing process and extensive use of role-plays will further develop communication skills.
Prerequisites: C in PHRM1204, A- in PHRM1302, C in PHRM1402 and A- in PHRM2401

Learners will apply compounding policies and procedures while integrating knowledge and skills including pharmacy calculations, documentation, and independent double checks to prepare a variety of extemporaneous compounds using established formulations and appropriate techniques.

Learners will apply institutional dispensing policies and procedures while integrating skills and knowledge, including order interpretation, drug distribution systems, pharmacy calculations, documentation, and independent double checks. Operation of a high-speed automated drug packager (PACMED®) will be integrated into the dispensing process and extensive use of role-plays will further develop communication skills.

Learners will prepare intravenous admixtures, pre-filled syringes, ophthalmic preparations, chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition in certified laminar airflow workbenches. Knowledge and skills including pharmacy calculations, documentation, and independent double checks will be integrated to prepare a variety of products using appropriate aseptic techniques.
Prerequisites: C in PHRM1204, A- in PHRM1302 and C in PHRM1501

Learners will examine physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology in specialized areas, including: oncology, HIV/AIDS, travel medicine, nutrition and the reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: C in PHRM1201

Learners will prepare to obtain employment and entry into professional practice. Comprehensive written and practical exams will evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the role of the pharmacy technician. Learners will develop a professional portfolio to assess learning needs, and design and implement a learning plan to evaluate opportunities for professional development and life-long learning. Learners will be introduced to the principals of interprofessional collaboration within a diverse healthcare team. Extensive use of case studies will enhance development of effective collaboration and communication skills.
Prerequisites: C in PHRM1103, C in PHRM1204, A- in PHRM2402, A- in PHRM2403, A- in PHRM2501 and A- in PHRM2502

Learners will apply knowledge and skills during four consecutive weeks in a community pharmacy while gaining experience in all aspects of the pharmacy technician's role. Learners will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate professional national competencies required at entry to practice.

Learners will apply knowledge and skills during five consecutive weeks in an institutional pharmacy while gaining experience in all aspects of the pharmacy technician's role. Learners will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate professional national competencies required at entry to practice.