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Pharmacy Settings and Roles

 

 

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, 3D, ILV,  Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Pharmacy Technician Students / Allied Health Learners

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR and Web-based

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Credits : 0.6

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About the Course:

This microcredential, Pharmacy Settings and Roles, introduces learners to the varied pharmacy settings and professional roles within pharmaceutical practice. Through immersive VR training, students explore ethical conduct, proper entry into restricted areas, and the daily operations of both retail and institutional pharmacies, supporting learners preparing for a pharmacy technician training program. The lesson emphasizes communication, teamwork, prescription handling, and regulatory compliance. Learners will understand how pharmacy technicians support pharmacists in ensuring safe medication preparation, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to laws and standards governing pharmaceutical care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and distinguish among different pharmacy settings, including retail, hospital, and compounding environments.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct and professional behavior in all pharmacy operations.
  • Communicate effectively with pharmacists, healthcare staff, and patients to promote teamwork and efficiency.
  • Ensure prescription accuracy and safety through proper verification and handling procedures.
  • Understand payment processing and documentation practices for prescriptions and insurance claims.
  • Differentiate between the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
  • Recognize the importance of registration, licensure, and regulatory compliance in pharmacy practice.

Course delivered via LMS and requires an Oculus VR headset for hands-on VR simulations.

 

Pharmacy technician training students learning pharmacy settings and professional roles

 

Workforce Development

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At ImmerseLearn, we equip pharmacy technician students with the skills to operate confidently in dynamic pharmaceutical environments, preparing them for a pharmacy technician education program. This microcredential emphasizes professional conduct, role understanding, and safe practice standards, ensuring learners are prepared to uphold quality and compliance in real-world pharmacy settings.

Ethical Conduct −
Engage in a virtual scenario emphasizing ethical decision-making and accountability. Learners encounter real-life dilemmas to strengthen integrity and professionalism within pharmacy practice.
Entering the Pharmacy +
Explore a virtual simulation of a functioning pharmacy to identify workflow zones, storage protocols, and staff responsibilities. Learners gain familiarity with proper entry procedures and workspace safety.
Entering Restricted Area +
Experience secure-entry procedures for restricted or sterile zones, focusing on compliance with facility policies, hygiene standards, and medication safety protocols.
Pharmacy Operations and Compliance +
Understand how communication, teamwork, and adherence to legal requirements ensure accurate prescription filling, safe medication handling, and reliable patient service.

By completing this microcredential, pharmacy technician students will demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy environments, ethical practice, teamwork, and compliance, building a strong foundation for professional pharmacy operations.