Student Catalog and Handbook 2020-2021

Pharmacy Technology Diploma (PT22)

The Pharmacy Technology diploma program is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. Graduates will be employable as an entry level pharmacy technician.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find entry-level employment in hospitals, retail pharmacies, managed care (health insurance and pharmacy benefit managers), nuclear pharmacy, and long-term care facilities.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 56 credit hours

 

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Occupational Courses

CISM 2201: Students who successfully complete COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.
ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

CISM 2201Foundations of Computer Applications

3

PHAR 1000Pharmaceutical Calculations

4

PHAR 1010Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals

5

PHAR 1020Principles of Dispensing Medicines

4

PHAR 1030Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation

4

PHAR 1040Pharmacology

4

PHAR 1055Pharmacy Assistant Practicum

5

PHAR 2060Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles

3

PHAR 2070Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum

5