Program Code: PHT.S.STC • Credit Hours: 28-29
Description
This program prepares individuals to perform the technical and specialized skills of a pharmacy technician within retail, mail-order, hospital, nursing homes, and home health care settings. The program is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of basic pharmacology, maintenance of patient records, drug-product preparation and distribution and record-keeping. In order to register for ALH1124, ALH 1125, ALH1182, and ALH 1183, students must possess a high school equivalency certificate or a high school diploma, be 18 years or older, and demonstrate English language proficiency (including reading, writing, and speaking). A portion of this program will involve 80 hours of simulated lab and 210 hours of directed practice within pharmacies. A state and federal background check, immunizations, Healthcare Professional CPR, and proof of personal health insurance will be required prior to starting the directed practice. Upon completion of the program students are eligible to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. A grade of C or better is required in all courses to complete the program.
Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists/Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ASHP/ACPE).
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy Technician in retail and mail-order settings, hospital pharmacies, nursing homes and home health care sites.
Prerequisites
Students must possess a high school equivalency certificate or a high school diploma, must be 18 years of age or older, and must demonstrate English language proficiency (including reading, writing, and speaking).
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