This program prepares students to be professional Pharmacy Technicians dedicated to assisting Registered Pharmacists in quality pharmacy operational procedures. Graduates are equipped to assist the Pharmacist filling prescriptions according to doctor’s orders. Pharmacy Technicians also participate in ordering products and inventory control, as well as billing and receiving payments. Trained graduates that pass this course, are eligible to sit for a national certification exam. Once students pass the course and certification exam, they can submit an application to participate in a internship program with national affiliation partners like CVS and Walgreens, or local pharmacy operations near their residence. This internship is what many employers in this industry want to see that tells them the student is job ready for this high demand job.
State regulations will vary by state, and this course does not specifically prepare students to meet all states’ regulations. Potential students are highly encouraged to research what the regulations are in the state that they intend to work in.
Delivery: Live Online, Instructor Led
248 Hours: 64 hours synchronous learning / 64 hours online learning / 120 internship hours
PREREQUISITES
Student must have a high school diploma, GED, or other higher education degree.
NOTICE
A background check is typically required to be hired as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians handle sensitive medical information and have access to prescription medications, which makes a background check a necessary part of the hiring process to ensure safety and compliance with legal regulations.
The background check for pharmacy technicians usually includes:
- Criminal history check: To ensure there are no past convictions that might pose a risk in handling controlled substances.
- Verification of education and credentials: To confirm the candidate has completed the required training or certification for pharmacy technicians.
- Drug screening: Many employers require a drug test to ensure that the candidate is not using illegal substances.
- License verification: If required by the state, employers will check that the candidate holds an active pharmacy technician license.
TUITION COST: $2,989
Includes Book/s, Materials, and Exam Voucher
CERTIFICATION
Student will be prepared to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam.
Topics Covered:
- Understand the practice of pharmacy
- Identify and understand the regulatory agencies and laws that affect the practice of pharmacy
- Recognize and process drug orders in both retail and institutional environments
- Describe the process for bringing new drugs to market through the NDA process
- Describe the naming of drug products and the patent process
- Understand the use of the patient profile and hospital charts in drug use and patient monitoring
- Order, maintain, and control pharmacy inventory including the disposition of expired or recalled medications
- Identify and understand the differences required in handling controlled substances and their drug orders
- Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy calculations involved in the practice of pharmacy
- Demonstrate sterile product compounding and aseptic techniques
- Discuss pharmacology and the concept of pharmacological classes of medications
- Discuss pharmacokinetics and factors that can affect drug kinetics
- Demonstrate ability to engage in the administrative duties of the pharmacy
- Identify and understand the ways pharmacy technician support the pharmacist in the performance of their duties
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam or the National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) exam.
Modules:
- History of Medicine and Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies
- Competencies, Associations, and Settings for Technicians
- Communication and Role of the Technician with the Customer/Patient
- Dosage Forms, and Routes of Administration
- Conversions and Calculations
- Drug Information References
- Pharmacy Practices
- Bulk Repackaging and Non-Sterile Compounding
- Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding
- Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management
- Medications Safety and Error Prevention
- Therapeutic Agents
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Instructional Strategies:
- Self-Directed Study
- Skills Demonstration
- Simulation
Methods of Evaluation:
- Quizzes & Exams
- Skills Demonstration
- Learner-Centered Activities
- Externship
Grading System:
Student must pass all quizzes, exams, and national exam (if applicable) at a passing rate to be eligible for a Certificate of Training Completion. If an internship is included in your course you will be required to complete the internship prior to receiving a Certificate of Training Completion.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to arrive on time and participate in course discussions and activities. Successful completion of the course of study recommends 100% attendance. If during the course period the student’s attendance level drops below 80%, they will be encouraged and given the opportunity to attend the next scheduled class for the course they enrolled in. Should materials change, student is responsible for all additional cost.
REFUND POLICY
There is no refund for this course once the first class has been concluded or if any course material including the eBook is accessed.
STUDENT CONDUCT
All students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and professional manner. Any student not conducting themselves in an orderly and professional manner may be dismissed from classes and will not be able to complete the course. Disorderly and unprofessional behaviors include but are not limited to use of drugs and alcohol during school hours, dishonesty, disrupting classes, use of profanity, excessive tardiness, insubordination, violation of safety rules, improper usage of course materials, equipment or facilities, or not abiding by the school rules.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.
- Speakers / Headphones
- Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)
- Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
- Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
- Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
- PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
- While we understand that this course can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend using these devices. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.
For more information and to enroll please call, email or visit us:
Beaufort Mather Campus
Coleman Hall (Building 2)
Beaufort South Carolina
Monday–Thursday, 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Phone 843-525-8205 or email cewd@tcl.edu
Colleton Adult Learning Center
500 Forest Circle
Walterboro, South Carolina
Mr. Phillip Taylor, Colleton Workforce Solutions Manager, TCL
Monday, 4PM to 9PM
Office 843-782-0014 or cell 843-599-1711
Email: ptaylor@tcl.edu
