Pharmacy technicians assist registered pharmacists by performing a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and regulations. Students participate in classroom and campus laboratory coursework and actual practicums in both hospitals and retail pharmacies.
Students are prepared to function as beginning-level pharmacy technicians.
This program is offered spring and fall. Books, supplies and miscellaneous expenses are subject to change. Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation 1.5 Cr Hrs Reviews pharmacy law, pharmacy math, interpretation of orders, pharmacology and procedures in both retail and hospital pharmacies to prepare persons who have work experience as pharmacy technicians to take the national certification examination. Equivalent of one-year full time work experience as a pharmacy technician or departmental consent. Cr Hrs Presents the role of the pharmacy technician as a member of the health care team and the scope of legal practice.