Certified Pharmacy Technician I & II

Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Prerequisite: Ninth grade reading level and Math MT 080. This course defines the role of Pharmacy Technicians in different practice settings. Basic knowledge in pharmacology, legal and safety considerations, manufacturing and packaging, unit dose distribution, terminology, abbreviations, and symbols, sterile product preparation, and computer applications in pharmacy will be taught. 3 credit hours

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Prerequisite: HC 122. The student will be taught pharmaceutical calculations, to include a review of basic math. Students will learn to determine the flow rate of two strengths of a solution which must be combined to get another specific strength of the same solution. They will be able to determine the final strength of a diluted solution when given the original strength and volume and the final volume of the solution. Students will calculate a child's dose of medication when given the age of the child and the normal adult dose. Students will perform 30 hours of Internship in a hospital setting. 3 credit hours

Successful completion of Certified Pharmacy Technician I & II will enable the student to take the national examination for certification.

Certified Pharmacy Technician I and II may be taken concurrently.