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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Designed for pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians or anyone interested in the healthcare field
• Learn the fundamentals and particulars of becoming a pharmacy technician
• Introduction to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions and daily pharmacy operations. 
• Train to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on the job training is still a part of pharmacy training
• Basic concepts of pharmacy calculations
• Understand and practice math concepts and calculations needed to become a certified pharmacy technician.
  
  
  

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  PREREQUISITES

• High school diploma or G.E.D Adequate knowledge of 9th and 10th grade math (algebra)

• Proficient in English (verbal and written communication skills)
• No prior criminal record
• 18 years old (some exceptions)
• Hand to eye coordination and finger agility
  
  
  

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PROGRAM HOURS

• 105-165 contact hours
• 75 hours didactic
• 30 hours pharmacy calculations
  
  
  

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

• Licensed and practicing pharmacist
• 3rd or 4th year pharmacy student
• Certified pharmacy technician with 2 years of experience
  
  
  

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CERTIFICATION
Prepares for two national certification exams:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or PTCB
• Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered by the National Healthcareer Association or NHA