For the role of a pharmacy technician, students should be able to categorize the top 200 drugs into major therapeutic classifications, distinguish between generic and trade names of drugs, and generally identify accepted drug dosage forms, strengths, routes of administration and dosing intervals. Mathematical principles required in the preparation and distribution of drugs will be covered and how to correctly interpret prescriptions or medication orders. Inventory control, and pharmacy law, regulations, and ethical standards of practice will also be covered.