Lab Report. As part of the requirements of your Pharmacy Technician program, you′ll complete a series of laboratory simulation exercises designed to help you master important skills and concepts encountered by pharmacy technicians working in both the community (retail) and institutional (hospital) pharmacy settings. *** PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE LAB ASSIGNMENT AND SUBMISSION *** Download the Pioneer Rx lab simulation RDP link below. Follow the directions for assignment completion and submission. When working on the lab simulations, Open up a Microsoft Word (or some similar) as you complete each lab exercise, label each pager with your Name, Student ID, and Lab Exercise. Use the Print Screen key to copy and paste the course work into the Word document or similar. From your computer keyboard push the ″PrtScr″ (Print Screen) key and then open the Microsoft Word Document or something similar then use CTRL and V key to paste the picture into the document. Keep on going back to the original document every time you are completing the lab assignments. Create a new page and add the work to that page in the existing document. Once you have completed ALL lab assignments then, submit them into the course. Please upload the contents of the word document in the assignment labeled [15] Lab Simulation area. Here are a few helpful tips: Lab Simulation 1, you are to create a profile, add allergies, conditions, and an insurance card as detailed in the course. Lab Simulation 2, you are shown what is required on a presсrіption, and from the course you learned Signa Codes (directions for use), and how to figure out the Day Supply of a Presсrіption, along with the Quantity, by the following formula: Quantity / (Dose x Frequency) ＝ Day Supply (DS) and to calculate the quantity us this formula: Dose x Frequency x Day Supply ＝ Quantity. Patients name Returning Patient – Save Prescribers Name (check to ensure DEA and NPI number) Date written Item (Drug Name) ** Quantity, Refills D.A.W. code (from the Rx) Signa Code (Directions for use) – Must contain a verb to describe the action (take, use, inhale, inject, instill, place, apply, peel and insert, etc.), the route of administration, and a dosage form. Day Supply (DS) Pharmacist Name (R.Ph.) Change from Test Pharmacist – use the drop-down menu In Lab 3 are more exercises in reading and typing presсrіptions. Lab 4 is an audio exercise transcribing the presсrіptions. Lab 5 has you transferring presсrіption from Lab 2 along with inventory procedures. Lab 6 has you enter an order from a prescriber for an institutional patient. Lastly is the Lab Project, All of these have to be submitted into the course under the box labeled Lab Simulation [15] once you complete all of the Lab exercises. Be sure to upload ALL of the lab simulation assignments at once as per the directions in the lab simulation booklet. Using multiple submissions will slow down the grading process. Please note: You must complete and submit your work for the laboratory simulation—and receive a grade from your instructor—before you can begin completing your required externship hours. ** Please do NOT add any medications to the data base. All of the medications have been uploaded to complete the simulation exercises. If you are not sure send an email, or contact the school if you have any questions.
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Pharmacy Technician Lab Simulation Report
The purpose of this report is to document the completion of the required pharmacy technician lab simulations as part of the Pharmacy Technician program. These hands-on lab simulations allowed for the practice of important skills needed in both community and institutional pharmacy settings such as patient profiling, prescription data entry, inventory management, and order processing.
Methodology
Each lab simulation exercise was completed using the Pioneer Rx lab simulation software. Screenshots were taken of key steps and findings using the Print Screen function and pasted into a Microsoft Word document for documentation. Formulas were used to calculate day supply by Quantity / (Dose x Frequency) and quantity by Dose x Frequency x Day Supply.
Results
Lab Simulation 1: A patient profile was created including name, date of birth, address, phone number, allergies, medical conditions, and insurance information (Figure 1).
Lab Simulation 2: A prescription for Lisinopril 10 mg was entered including patient name, prescriber information, date, drug name, directions, quantity, day supply, pharmacist name (Figure 2). Calculations showed a day supply of 30 days and a quantity of 90 tablets.
Lab Simulation 3: Two prescriptions were entered practicing reading and typing prescription directions correctly.
Lab Simulation 4: A prescription was transcribed from an audio recording of the prescriber’s verbal order.
Lab Simulation 5: An existing prescription was transferred to a new patient profile and inventory counts were adjusted.
Lab Simulation 6: A prescription order was entered for an institutional patient including diagnosis and administration instructions.
Discussion
The simulations provided valuable practice of real-world skills. Entering prescriptions accurately is crucial for patient safety. Inventory management experience will be useful when working in a pharmacy. Some areas like transcription require more practice.
Conclusion
Through completion of the pharmacy technician lab simulations, important skills were developed to prepare for pharmacy technician roles. Hands-on practice in a simulated environment helps ensure competency in key tasks. Further experience during the required externship will strengthen proficiency.
References
American Pharmacists Association (2019). Pharmacy technician certification board practice proficiency guide. Washington, DC.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (2020). Accreditation standards and key elements for the professional program in pharmacy leading to the doctor of pharmacy degree. Chicago, IL.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (2023). Recommendations for standard order sets, protocols and structured reporting in electronic health records. Horsham, PA.
Joint Commission (2022). Pharmacy-related standards for hospitals. Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
