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Pharmacy Technology Diploma Program
The Pharmacy Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the pharmacy field. Pharmacy Technology program graduates are prepared to function as pharmacy technicians in positions requiring preparation of medications according to prescriptions under supervision of a pharmacist. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communication, math, interpersonal relations, and computer literacy. Graduates are also to be competent to perform basic occupational functions including pouring, weighing, or measuring dosages; grinding, heating, filtering, dissolving, and mixing liquid or soluble drugs and chemicals; procuring, storing, and issuing pharmaceutical materials and supplies; and maintaining files and records. Graduates of the program receive a Pharmacy Technology diploma which qualifies them as pharmacy technicians.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technology program are prepared for employment positions in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, home infusion pharmacies, institution pharmacies, military base pharmacies, major drug companies, and other healthcare facilities requiring qualified professional personnel.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75 - Complete MAT 101 and SCT 100 with a grade of "B" or higher;
- Complete core courses with an overall 3.0 GPA;
- Complete AHS 101, AHS 109, and ENG 101 prior to taking the PSB;
- Must score within the 25th percentile on PSB.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Pharmacy Technology program is designed for the quarter system. The diploma requires 76 credit hours to complete and can generally be completed in 5 quarters. Students may enter the program during the Fall and Spring quarters.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 15 | |
| ENG 101* | English (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 101* | General Math** (OL) | 5 |
| PSY 101* | Psychology (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 58 | |
| AHS 101* | Anatomy and Physiology (OL) | 5 |
| AHS 105* | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| AHS 109* | Medical Terminology (OL) | 3 |
| PHR 100* | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 5 |
| PHR 101* | Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals | 5 |
| PHR 102* | Principles of Dispensing Medication | 6 |
| PHR 103* | Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation | 6 |
| PHR 104* | Pharmacy Technology Pharmacology | 5 |
| PHR 105* | Pharmacy Technology Practicum | 7 |
| PHR 106* | Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles | 5 |
| PHR 107 | Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum | 7 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses
** MAT 101, General Math, is a requirement for this program. MAT 101 contains competencies essential for this program, therefore, MAT 103, Algebra, cannot be accepted for MAT 101.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
** Students with one quarter or greater lapse before enrolling in PHR 106, Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles, or PHR 107, Pharmacy Technology Practicum, must pass a comprehensive written exam with a grade of 75 or better and pass a clinical skills check-off.
** Students with 1 quarter or greater lapse between critical program courses must pass a comprehensive written exam with the grade of 75 or better and pass a clinical skills check-off. Critical program courses are: PHR 100, PHR101, PHR 102, PHR 103 and PHR 104.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $2,265
Books/Supplies: $900
Uniform Costs: $75
Liability Insurance: $12 per calendar year
Testing Fee: $60
Criminal Background Check: $10
#4402 Forensic Drug Panel (7) or similar screening: $40
Physical Exam: $80
TB Test: $40
Hepatitis B Series: $100
PRACTICUM EDUCATION
Practicum Sites:
Hospital pharmacies and retail pharmacies.
General Location of the Practicum Sites:
Toombs, Tattnall, and Montgomery Counties and surrounding areas.
Special Requirements of the Practicum Sites:
- CPR Certification;
- Hepatitis B vaccine;
- Drug screening;
- Criminal Background check (to include national);
- Lab work including TB test and immunizations
Practicum Assignments
Pharmacy Technology students will be required to complete practicum assignments which will be given by the instructor at the beginning of the quarter. Requirements for practicum courses include a minimum of 21 hours a week in a supervised setting, for a total of 210 hours. Students may not receive pay from the sites for these hours. If a student misses more than 21 hours without prior authorization from the instructor, they will be automatically dropped from the course. Student evaluations are competed by the practicum site preceptor and the program instructor. The student is required to adhere to his/her practicum schedule at all times. No personal adjustments can be made unless it is an extreme emergency. All students must know that traveling may be required for practicum rotations.
Special Program Features
The Pharmacy Technology Program is accredited by the (ASHP) American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (http://www.ashp.org/):
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD. 20814
(301) 657-3000
Students will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Eligibility requirements for the PTCE exam include having never been convicted of a felony. Because of this policy, there may be an inability of the person with a conviction to work in the profession.