Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares the student to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills required to work as a technician in a pharmacy.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be prepared to take the National Pharmacy Certification Examination.
Course Topics
- Pharmacy abbreviations and terminology
- Role and job description of the Pharmacy Technician
- Anatomy and physiology related to disease associated with drug therapy
- The most commonly used drugs, indications, trade and generic names.
- Prescription classification and distribution
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
Employment Opportunities
- Community pharmacies
- Hospitals
- Long- term care or rehabilitation facilities
Program Length
| Lab | 90 hrs |
| Pharmacological Math | 18 hrs |
| TOTAL | 108 hours |
Program Costs
Amount due at Registration:
| Registration fee | $ 175.00 |
| Mandatory liability insurance | $ 5.00 |
| Student accident insurance | $ 1.25 |
| TOTAL | $ 181.25 |
- Textbooks are required and available in the college bookstore. Because of price variations from year to year, textbook prices are not listed.
- No clinical externship is required for this class.
- No uniforms are required for this class
Student Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- US issued High School Diploma or GED
- Photo ID and social security card
- Successful completion of Healthcare Readiness Course
Program Completion Requirement
- Attend at least 85% of the 108 lecture hours
- Successfully pass the pharmacological math portion
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- CPR Certification
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- Distance Education