2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Pharmacy Technician-ATD
Program Type:	ATD (Applied Technology Diploma)
Career Cluster:	Health Science

	CC	PSAV	
Program Number	N/A	H170700	
CIP Number	0351080503	0351080507	
Grade Level	Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)	30, 31	
Standard Length	40 credit hours	1050 clock hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals; Skills USA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Basic Skills Level:	Mathematics:	11
Language:	10
  Reading: 	10	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians SOC 29-2052

The content includes but is not limited to metric system, medical terminology, medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical compounding, USP 795 standards, sterile techniques, USP 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, IV preparation, receiving and handling of hazardous materials, preparing purchase orders, receiving and checking supplies purchased, printing labels, typing prescription labels, delivering medications, pricing prescription drug orders and supplies, prepackaging unit dose packages, patient record systems, control records, data processing automation in pharmacy, computer application, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, including CPR.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program that is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit.  A public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college.

PSAV Program

When offered at the district level, this program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 2 occupational completion points and the courses as shown below. 

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	HSC0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	90 hours	31-9099	
B	PTN0084	Pharmacy Technician 1	360 hours	29-2052
	
	PTN0085	Pharmacy Technician 2	300 hours		
	PTN0086	Pharmacy Technician 3	300 hours		

College Credit

When offered at the college level, this ATD program is part of the Pharmacy Management (AS/AAS) 1351080502/0351080502) and has a program length of 40 credits.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Practice human relations.
13.0	Identify pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology as related to Community Pharmacy Practice.
14.0	Identify medical and legal considerations.
15.0	Perform clerical duties as related to Pharmacy Practice.
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry and drug classification as it relates to the human physiology.
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of inventory control.
18.0	Initiate measurement and calculating techniques as it relates to Community Practice.
19.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry as it relates to the human physiology.
20.0	Prepare and deliver medications.
21.0	Prepackage unit dose medications.
22.0	Prepare intravenous admixtures. 

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Pharmacy Technician-ATD
PSAV Number:	H170700

When this program is offered at the PSAV level, the following organization of courses, standards, and benchmarks apply.

PSAV Course Number:  HSC0003
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the healthcare delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions). 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders.	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	

Course Number:  PTN0084
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Pharmacy Technician 1 – 360 Hours – SOC Code 29-2052	
12.0	Practice human relation skills--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify the meaning and duties of a pharmacy technician.	
12.02	Discuss the organizational flow of responsibilities within a pharmacy setting.	
12.03	Establish and maintain a professional rapport with co-workers.	
12.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) communication model. 	
12.05	Identify the current trends and perspectives related to the management of pharmacy health care organizations.	
12.06	Identify the means by which the application of team building can facilitate change within the pharmacy working environment.	
13.0	Identify pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology as related to community pharmacy practice--The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Use pharmaceutical medical terminology.	
13.02	Define the major symbols and abbreviations used on prescriptions and state the meaning.	
14.0	Identify medical and legal considerations--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Discuss the significance and scope of current national and Florida law and administrative rules as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician.	
14.02	Discuss medical legal concepts as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician.	
14.03	Discuss the need for accurate pharmacy documentation and recordkeeping.	
14.04	State valid reasons for confidentiality of patient information.	
14.05	Discuss the patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to pharmacy.	
14.06	Discuss pertinent laws governing pharmacy practice such as false prescriptions and an impaired person.	
14.07	Identify controlled substance and their applicable regulations.	
14.08	Discuss the Florida Right to Know Act with respect to hazardous materials.	
14.09	Implement appropriate The Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
15.0	Perform clerical duties--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify computer applications used in pharmacy.	
15.02	Demonstrate computer applications in processing pharmacy prescription data.	
15.03	Identify the application of facsimile equipment in generating patient prescriptions.	
15.04	Demonstrate the application of office equipment in duplicating patient prescriptions.	
15.05	Maintain patient profiles.	
15.06	Demonstrate telephone communication skills and routine inquiries.	
15.07	Identifies appropriate practice standards pertaining to patient counseling.	
15.08	Demonstrate the knowledge of systems used in maintaining pharmacy records.	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry and drug classification as it relates to the human physiology--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Define the major classifications of pharmaceuticals.	
16.02	Identify the sources from which medications are produced.	
16.03	Define poison; define placebo.	
16.04	List the two official compendia of standards for quality and purity of drugs and authoritative information on dosage and administration and list six non-official reference manuals.	
16.05	Display knowledge of trade names and generic name equivalents, chemical names.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of inventory control--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Display knowledge or prescription pricing systems used in pharmacy.	
17.02	Maintain stock inventory.	
17.03	Prepare electronic purchase orders.	
17.04	Receive, store and distribute pharmaceutical supplies.	
17.05	Define industry standards in purchasing pharmaceutical supplies.	
17.06	Define industry standards in management of Investigational Drugs	
17.07	Display knowledge of purchasing, storage and disposal of Pharmaceutical materials 	
18.0	Initiate measurement and calculating techniques as it relates to community practice--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Explain the difference between a cubic centimeter and a milliliter.	
18.02	Use common pharmaceutical weighing equipment.	
18.03	Use common pharmaceutical volume measurement equipment.	
18.04	Display knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 795 standards 	
18.05	Explain the technique of preparing common pharmaceutical compounds. 	
18.06	Convert measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems.	
18.07	Demonstrate knowledge of common pharmaceutical calculations. 	

Course Number:  PTN0085
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Pharmacy Technician 2 – 300 Hours – SOC Code 29-2052	
19.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry as it relates to the human physiology--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Predict physical and chemical incompatibilities utilizing chemistry properties.	
19.02	Describe electrolyte balances.	
19.03	Relate the general classes, actions, routes, action and side effects of drugs.	
19.04	Identify a listing of usual adult doses of medications and respective contraindications.	
20.0	Prepare and deliver medications--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Read and prepare medication orders correctly.	
20.02	Check all new orders with medications listed on profiles.	
20.03	Transport medications safely being aware of hazards:  theft, legal implications of accidental loss, and other consequences.	
20.04	Identify special precautions pertaining to children.	
20.05	Maintain controlled substance inventory.	
20.06	Demonstrate the proper technique of preparing pharmaceutical preparations.	
20.07	Demonstrate the ability to correctly fill and deliver medication cassettes.	
20.08	Collect data from medication administration record and drug use and evaluation form.	
20.09	Identify and demonstrate use of automated medication dispensing equipment 	

Course Number:  PTN0086
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Pharmacy Technician 3 – 300 Hours – SOC Code 29-2052	
21.0	Prepackage unit dose medications--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Locate correct stock container.	
21.02	Weigh measure, count required individual doses of medication.	
21.03	Label with required information.	
21.04	Operate unit dose packaging equipment.	
21.05	Place individual dose in appropriate containers, repackage in predetermined quantities.	
21.06	Prepackage unit dose hazardous drugs.	
21.07	Record prepackaged medication data correctly.	
21.08	Define role of technician in quality assurance activities.	
22.0	Prepare intravenous admixtures--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Compare medication order with label on vial and check expiration date of product.	
22.02	Calculate drug dosage for parenteral use.	
22.03	Identify common drug/drug incompatibilities.	
22.04	Reconstitute parenteral medications.	
22.05	Use aseptic techniques to withdraw medication from stock vial measure correct quantity as instructed, select and insert it into IV solution without error.	
22.06	Use aseptic technique to withdraw medication from an ampule.	
22.07	Prepare parenteral solutions and discuss current intravenous preparation industry trends. 	
22.08	Prepare Total Parenteral Nutrition solutions.	
22.09	Prepare chemotherapeutic agents using proper safety techniques.	
22.10	Demonstrate appropriate technique in the use of specialized equipment such as:  laminar flow hoods, filters, pumps, automated compounders, and barrier isolator.	
22.11	Place label on IV solution container and keep records.	
22.12	Perform quality control check.	
22.13	Identify storage requirements of reconstituted IV solutions.	
22.14	Display knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 regulations and the quality assurance required. 	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Pharmacy Technician-ATD 
ATD CIP Number:	0351080503
SOC Code(s):	 	29-2052

When this program is offered at the college level, the following standards and benchmarks apply:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the healthcare delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s My Plate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions). 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders.	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	
Pharmacy Technician (12-22)	
12.0	Practice human relation skills--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify the meaning and duties of a pharmacy technician.	
12.02	Discuss the organizational flow of responsibilities within a pharmacy setting.	
12.03	Establish and maintain a professional rapport with co-workers.	
12.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) communication model. 	
12.05	Identify the current trends and perspectives related to the management of pharmacy health care organizations.	
12.06	Identify the means by which the application of team building can facilitate change within the pharmacy working environment.	
13.0	Identify pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology as related to community pharmacy practice--The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Use pharmaceutical medical terminology.	
13.02	Define the major symbols and abbreviations used on prescriptions and state the meaning.	
14.0	Identify medical and legal considerations--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Discuss the significance and scope of current national and Florida law and administrative rules as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician.	
14.02	Discuss medical legal concepts as they relate to the practice of the pharmacy technician.	
14.03	Discuss the need for accurate pharmacy documentation and recordkeeping.	
14.04	State valid reasons for confidentiality of patient information.	
14.05	Discuss the patient’s Bill of Rights as it relates to pharmacy.	
14.06	Discuss pertinent laws governing pharmacy practice such as false prescriptions and an impaired person.	
14.07	Identify controlled substance and their applicable regulations.	
14.08	Discuss the Florida Right to Know Act with respect to hazardous materials.	
14.09	Implement appropriate The Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
15.0	Perform clerical duties--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify computer applications used in pharmacy.	
15.02	Demonstrate computer applications in processing pharmacy prescription data.	
15.03	Identify the application of facsimile equipment in generating patient prescriptions.	
15.04	Demonstrate the application of office equipment in duplicating patient prescriptions.	
15.05	Maintain patient profiles.	
15.06	Demonstrate telephone communication skills and routine inquiries.	
15.07	Identifies appropriate practice standards pertaining to patient counseling.	
15.08	Demonstrate the knowledge of systems used in maintaining pharmacy records.	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmaceutical chemistry and drug classification as it relates to the human physiology--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Define the major classifications of pharmaceuticals.	
16.02	Identify the sources from which medications are produced.	
16.03	Define poison; define placebo.	
16.04	List the two official compendia of standards for quality and purity of drugs and authoritative information on dosage and administration and list six non-official reference manuals.	
16.05	Display knowledge of trade names and generic name equivalents, chemical names.	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of inventory control--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Display knowledge or prescription pricing systems used in pharmacy.	
17.02	Maintain stock inventory.	
17.03	Prepare electronic purchase orders.	
17.04	Receive, store and distribute pharmaceutical supplies.	
17.05	Define industry standards in purchasing pharmaceutical supplies.	
17.06	Define industry standards in management of Investigational Drugs	
17.07	Display knowledge of purchasing, storage and disposal of Pharmaceutical materials 	
18.0	Initiate measurement and calculating techniques as it relates to community practice--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Explain the difference between a cubic centimeter and a milliliter.	
18.02	Use common pharmaceutical weighing equipment.	
18.03	Use common pharmaceutical volume measurement equipment.	
18.04	Display knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 795 standards 	
18.05	Explain the technique of preparing common pharmaceutical compounds. 	
18.06	Convert measurements within the apothecary, avoirdupois, and metric systems.	
18.07	Demonstrate knowledge of common pharmaceutical calculations. 	
19.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry as it relates to the human physiology--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Predict physical and chemical incompatibilities utilizing chemistry properties.	
19.02	Describe electrolyte balances.	
19.03	Relate the general classes, actions, routes, action and side effects of drugs.	
19.04	Identify a listing of usual adult doses of medications and respective contraindications.	
20.0	Prepare and deliver medications--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Read and prepare medication orders correctly.	
20.02	Check all new orders with medications listed on profiles.	
20.03	Transport medications safely being aware of hazards:  theft, legal implications of accidental loss, and other consequences.	
20.04	Identify special precautions pertaining to children.	
20.05	Maintain controlled substance inventory.	
20.06	Demonstrate the proper technique of preparing pharmaceutical preparations.	
20.07	Demonstrate the ability to correctly fill and deliver medication cassettes.	
20.08	Collect data from medication administration record and drug use and evaluation form.	
20.09	Identify and demonstrate use of automated medication dispensing equipment 	
21.0	Prepackage unit dose medications--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Locate correct stock container.	
21.02	Weigh measure, count required individual doses of medication.	
21.03	Label with required information.	
21.04	Operate unit dose packaging equipment.	
21.05	Place individual dose in appropriate containers, repackage in predetermined quantities.	
21.06	Prepackage unit dose hazardous drugs.	
21.07	Record prepackaged medication data correctly.	
21.08	Define role of technician in quality assurance activities.	
22.0	Prepare intravenous admixtures--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Compare medication order with label on vial and check expiration date of product.	
22.02	Calculate drug dosage for parenteral use.	
22.03	Identify common drug/drug incompatibilities.	
22.04	Reconstitute parenteral medications.	
22.05	Use aseptic techniques to withdraw medication from stock vial measure correct quantity as instructed, select and insert it into IV solution without error.	
22.06	Use aseptic technique to withdraw medication from an ampule.	
22.07	Prepare parenteral solutions and discuss current intravenous preparation industry trends. 	
22.08	Prepare Total Parenteral Nutrition solutions.	
22.09	Prepare chemotherapeutic agents using proper safety techniques.	
22.10	Demonstrate appropriate technique in the use of specialized equipment such as:  laminar flow hoods, filters, pumps, automated compounders, and barrier isolator.	
22.11	Place label on IV solution container and keep records.	
22.12	Perform quality control check.	
22.13	Identify storage requirements of reconstituted IV solutions.	
22.14	Display knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 regulations and the quality assurance required. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Clinical practicum experiences are an integral part of this program.

Special Notes

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

This program must be approved by the Board of Pharmacy.  Program completers who wish to work as Pharmacy Technicians in the State of Florida must register with the Board of Pharmacy (465.014 F.S.). 

It is recommended that program completers take national pharmacy technician certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, 2215 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20037-2985, (202) 429-7576.  This certification is offered three times annually.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements.  Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health occupations program at any level.  The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.  Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Basic Skills

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 11, Language 10, and Reading 10.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination. 

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

The information related to the guaranteed transfer of credit between an ATD program and AS or AAS degree must be documented and maintained by the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC).  The transfer of the ATD to an AS or AAS degree is guaranteed for a period of three (3) years following the date of the award of the ATD.  For further information about ATD to AS or AAS degree articulation agreements please visit, http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/ATD_to_ASandAAS_ArticulationAgreemts.pdf 

Program Length

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. an ATD program consists of a course of study that is part of an AS or AAS degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, is approximately 50% of the technical component (non-general education), and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit. 

Students must have a high school diploma, a GED, or a certificate of completion to be admitted to an ATD program.  Within six weeks of entry, students in ATD programs of 450 or more hours must be tested pursuant to Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. and if below minimum standards for completion from the program, must receive remedial instruction.  The minimum standards must be at least the equivalent of a score of ten (10) on all sections of basic skills test approved in Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.  Students must successfully complete all remedial instruction before completing the ATD.  

Community Colleges may offer either college or career credit toward the ATD.  A Career Center in a public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college (Section 1004.02, F.S.) 

When offered at a community college the standard length of this program is 40 credits.  When offered at a technical center the standard length of this program is 1050 clock hours.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.