Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

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Introduction

Know current pharmacy laws and medication regulations

Describe testing, preventative measures, and how to reduce risk of exposure for HIV and AIDS

Discuss the importance of emergency preparedness and what it entails

Explain biopharmaceutics and how drugs work

Syllabus

Module 1 - HIPAA and HITECH

Become acquainted with the requirements of the federal HIPAA and HITECH regulations, what Protected Health Information is, the laws that protect the privacy and security of confidential medical data, how they affect the job of the Pharmacy Technician, and how and when to report privacy and security breaches.

Module 2 - Legal and Ethical Issues

Explore legal and ethical issues, drug regulation and control, testing and drug trials, HIPAA / HITECH and privacy laws, public safety and controlled substances, drug recalls, and other legal considerations.

Module 3 - HIV and AIDS

Understand the definitions and differences between the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; how viral infections affect the body; factors affecting transmission, care, and treatment (including Antiretroviral and Protease Inhibitors); testing; counseling; and how to reduce risk of exposure.

Module 4 - Emergency Preparedness and Basic Biopharmaceutics

Discuss the importance of emergency preparedness and what it entails, the roles of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician in an emergency situation, effective preparation, and an awareness of Basic Life Support (BSL) skills. Additionally, become familiar with biopharmaceutics and how drugs work, their types of actions, receptors, concentration and effect, absorption, metabolism, and definitions for bioequivalence.