Length: 720 Clock Hours/ 48 Instructional Weeks

Program Quarter Credits: 36

Credential Awarded: Diploma

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Registration: $5,000.00

Tuition: $240,000.00

Uniform: $7,000.00

Lab Fees: $7,800.00

Course Material: $20,800.00

Insurance: Please contact our accounts department for more information

OBJECTIVE                                                       

In today’s healthcare field, the role of the pharmacist has been expanded to provide not only patient care and education but also advice to healthcare providers. As a result, the demand for formally educated pharmacy technicians has also increased significantly, and the role of the pharmacy technician has evolved from a simple customer service role to one of knowledge and responsibility. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician program is to train and develop qualified pharmacy technicians who value pharmacy standards and competently assist the pharmacist in direct patient care. 

DESCRIPTION                                                   

The Pharmacy Technician certificate program provides students with a solid foundation of pharmacy fundamentals and terminology needed for graduates to be successful as entry-level technicians. Students of this program will get hands-on practice in multiple pharmacy settings such as hospitals, retail, compounding, mail-order, and long-term care. Topics such as professionalism, state and federal laws, and ethical issues are covered. 

EXTERNSHIP                                                     

An externship course is included in this program to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations in a pharmacy setting. Students are required to complete the required externship hours and other related learning activities before graduation. Students are not paid for work performed at the externship site. 

CREDENTIALING EXAMS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Students in their final quarter are eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s National Healthcareer Association’s (PTCB) exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT). 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Graduates of this program are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as Pharmacy Technician and Pharmaceutical Care Associate. Upon successful passing of certification exams and where applicable, graduates could also seek employment opportunities such as Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and IV Certified Pharmacy Technician. 

QRT/CREDIT

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

6

CLOCK HOURS

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

60

180

TITLE

Introduction to Health Professions

Medical Terminology

Medical Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamentals of Pharmacy

Mathematics for Pharmacy Technicians

Drug Classification Systems

Pharmacy Practice and Principles

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

Intravenous Admixtures and Aseptic Compounding

Certification Preparation and Career Development

Externship

COURSE CODE

AHP101

AHP105 

AHP106 

 PHT110 

 PHT115

PHT120

PHT125

PHT130

PHT135

PHT140

PHT190