Hospital Pharmacy (PHAR 1206)

This course deals with the practice of pharmacy in an institutional setting. Distribution systems and the delivery of healthcare services in hospitals are covered along with record keeping, equipment and quality assurance. Students will have an opportunity to practise dispensing and compounding during the lab portion of the course.

This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.
Course code: PHAR 1206
Credits: 7.0
Length: 150.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=PHAR&number=1206

Prerequisites

PHAR 1106.

Schedule

PHAR 1206 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60322May 12, 2025
to August 8, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
Vo, Jennifer
61785May 12, 2025
to August 8, 2025
  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building B
Vo, Jennifer

Additional Information

  • 1. Types of hospitals
  • 2. Organization of hospitals
  • 3. Pharmacy Department
  • 4. Prescription processing
  • 5. Drug distribution systems
  • 6. Specialty areas
  • 7. Prepackaging and repackaging
  • 8. Compounding
  • 9. Quality assurance

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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