The Pharmacy Technology Program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.
Students will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medications in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.
Employment opportunities include retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates Will:
- Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician.
- Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication.
- Perform mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions.
- Use current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications.
- Demonstrate the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications.
- Deal effectively with others by displaying a positive attitude, working as a team member, showing initiative and responsibility, and displaying sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Practice in a legal and ethical manner.
Course Selection Information
Students, to help you progress in your degree program; take prerequisite courses along with English and Math early in your academic career. This will align you for greater success in completing your program of study. Click on the courses listed below to ensure you are aware of prerequisites. The order shown below under the student program priorities is a guide.
Student Program Priorities:
PHM 110, PHM 111, PHM 115
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