This course encompasses all aspects of pharmacy, including retail, inpatient, and ordering, as well as manufacturing. Emphasis is on those aspects of pharmacy that hospital technicians would be required to perform. Topics covered include the theory and practice behind the dispensing of drugs to hospital inpatients and ambulatory patients, demonstrating accuracy in preparing and dispensing drugs or simulating procedures, as well as aseptic technique and equipment used in a laboratory setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing these tasks.