Module #1 Introduction to Pharmacy Law and Ethics Overview of the importance of law and ethics in pharmacy practice, including the role of regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
Module #2 Pharmacy Practice Act and Rules In-depth review of state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice, including licensing and registration requirements.
Module #3 Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and DEA Regulations Understanding the CSA, DEA regulations, and the role of pharmacists in controlled substances management.
Module #4 Prescription Requirements and Authentication Legal requirements for prescription writing, including electronic prescriptions and prescription authentication.
Module #5 Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA Protecting patient confidentiality and understanding HIPAA regulations, including privacy and security rules.
Module #6 Informed Consent and Patient Education Legal and ethical considerations for informed consent and patient education, including medication counseling and patient communication.
Module #7 Pharmacy Liability and Negligence Understanding pharmacy liability, negligence, and malpractice, including risk management strategies.
Module #8 Ethical Decision-Making in Pharmacy Practice Developing moral reasoning and applying ethical principles to pharmacy practice, including case studies and scenarios.
Module #9 Professional Ethics and Codes of Conduct Review of professional codes of conduct, including the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Code of Ethics.
Module #10 Cultural Competence and Diversity in Pharmacy Practice Understanding the importance of cultural competence in pharmacy practice, including cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Module #11 MTM and Patient Care Services Legal and ethical considerations for medication therapy management (MTM) and patient care services, including billing and reimbursement.
Module #12 Medication Errors and Quality Improvement Understanding medication errors, root cause analysis, and quality improvement strategies in pharmacy practice.
Module #13 Immunizations and Vaccines Legal and ethical considerations for pharmacists administering immunizations and vaccines, including state laws and regulations.
Module #14 Compounding and Repackaging Legal and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical compounding and repackaging, including USP <797> and FDA guidelines.
Module #15 Drug Diversion and Substance Abuse Understanding drug diversion, substance abuse, and the role of pharmacists in preventing drug misuse and abuse.
Module #16 Pharmacy Technicians and Support Staff Legal and ethical considerations for supervising pharmacy technicians and support staff, including delegation of tasks and responsibilities.
Module #17 Emerging Issues in Pharmacy Law and Ethics Exploring current and emerging issues in pharmacy law and ethics, including telepharmacy, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine.
Module #18 Pharmacy Law and Ethics in Global Health Comparative review of pharmacy law and ethics in international settings, including cultural and regulatory differences.
Module #19 Pharmacy Law and Ethics in Healthcare Systems Understanding the role of pharmacy in healthcare systems, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Module #20 Pharmacy Law and Ethics in Community Practice Practical applications of pharmacy law and ethics in community pharmacy settings, including chain pharmacies and independent pharmacies.
Module #21 Ethical Considerations in Pharmacy Research Understanding ethical principles and regulations in pharmacy research, including human subjects protection and informed consent.
Module #22 Pharmacy Law and Ethics in Public Health The role of pharmacy in public health, including emergency preparedness, vaccination programs, and health education.
Module #23 Ethical Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Developing leadership and management skills, including ethical decision-making and conflict resolution.
Module #24 Case Studies in Pharmacy Law and Ethics Applying legal and ethical principles to real-world scenarios and case studies in pharmacy practice.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Pharmacy Law and Ethics career
