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 Pharmacy Technician

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

 

This is a 10 unit Pharmacy Technician certificate program that can be completed in two (2) semesters.  The program begins in August and is completed in May.  The program will prepare the student for an entry level position as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy.  After successful program completion, the student is eligible for California State Pharmacy Technician registration.  State application fees will apply.

 

The curriculum for this program is adapted from the Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Training which was developed by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.  Local area hospitals may require background checks prior to clinical placement.

 

For more information on the Pharmacy Technician Program call the division office at (559) 737-6266.

The first half of the Pharmacy Technician Program consists of the following courses in the Fall Semester:

PT210             Intro to Health Systems                                            1 UNIT

Hours:             1 Lecture/Discussion

 

This course is to introduce the Pharmacy Technician student to the health care system as it relates to pharmacy practice.  It includes technician job responsibilities and ethics. 

Limitation on Enrollment:  High school diploma or equivalent.

 

PT211             Pharmacy Technician Theory 1                                 3 UNITS

Hours:              3 Lecture/Discussion

 

The student will learn the use and side effect of drugs commonly used to treat diseases affecting the major body systems.  This is a first semester course for the Pharmacy Technician Program. 

Limitation on Enrollment:  High school diploma or equivalent.

 

PT212              Pharmacy Technician Practice 1                               1 UNIT

Hours:              3 Lab

Materials Fee:  $10.00

 

In a laboratory setting, the student will apply principles of legal standards and quality assurance in preparation of noncompounded products.  Additional lab activity will demonstrate concepts from lecture related to drug preparations and routes of administration. 

Limitation on Enrollment:  High school diploma or equivalent.

The second half of the Pharmacy Technician Program consists of the following courses in the Spring Semester:        

PT220              Pharmacy Technician Practice 2                               2 UNITS

Hours:               16 Lecture/Discussion

                        48 Lab

Materials Fee:   $30.00

 

This is a short term Pharmacy Technician class taken the first half of the second semester of the program.  The student will compound nonsterile and sterile products, hazardous products, learn database maintenance of drug distribution, and learn billing of pharmacy goods and services.

Prerequisites:  PT210 and PT211 and PT212 or equivalent college courses with C or better.

 

PT221              Pharmacy Technician Theory 2                                 1 UNIT

Hours:               1 Lecture/Discussion

 

In this second semester Pharmacy Technician class, the students will learn about the role of protocols, development of new drug products, and investigational drug products.  They will learn about pharmacy ethics, professionalism, and organizations.

Prerequisites:  PT210 and PT211 and PT212 or equivalent college courses with C or better.

 

PT222                Pharmacy Technician Clinical Practice                     2 UNITS

Hours                  96 Lab

 

Setting and following policies and procedures that applies to acute, long-term, and ambulatory care practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Prerequisites:  PT210 and PT211 and PT212 or equivalent college courses with C or better.

Corequisites:  PT220, PT221.