Professional Practice 2

Course code PHAR 1201

Credit 2.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course continues the study of the profession of pharmacy. Issues pertaining to patient safety and standards of practice are emphasized. Emerging trends and issues affecting pharmacy practice are discussed. The course also includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

This course is part of the full-time Pharmacy Technician Program.

Prerequisites

PHAR 1101.

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What you will learn

  • 1. Patient safety
  • 2. Anatomy and physiology
  • 3. Medical terminology
  • 4. Trends in Pharmacy
  • 5. Quality Assurance
  • 6. Research
  • 7. Keyboarding

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42332 January 5, 2026
to April 2, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42672 January 5, 2026
to April 2, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70293 September 8, 2026
to December 11, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.