Programs Pharmacy Technician
A nationwide shortage and a growing popularity of prescription medications have allowed pharmacy technicians the opportunity to play an important role in today's pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy technicians work directly under the pharmacist in a variety of settings including hospitals, local pharmacies, medical clinics, on-line companies, home infusion, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Our curriculum provides the knowledge and training as it relates to the history of medicine, pharmacies, ethics, law, dosage calculations, prescription processing, billing, chemistry and much more.
Program Objective
Students completing the program requirements earn a certificate of completion in Pharmacy Technician and are eligible to apply to the California State Board of Pharmacy, for a license to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Graduates can also sit for the National Pharmacy Technician certification examination.
Program Curriculum
List Each Course |
Lecture Hours
|
Lab Hours
|
Ext/Clinic Hrs |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Module 1:
History of Medicine and Pharmacy. Law and Ethics of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Settings for Technicians |
50 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
50 |
Module 2 : Conversions and Calculations Used by PT’s. Dosage Forms, Abbreviations, and Routes of Administration |
40 |
30 |
0 |
3.5 |
70 |
Module 3 : Referencing. Competency, Communication, and Ethics. |
40 |
35 |
0 |
3.5 |
75 |
Module 4 :
Prescription Processing. Over the Counter Meds & Skin Care Products. |
35 |
40 |
0 |
3 |
75 |
Module 5 : Competency Alternative Meds. Hospital Pharmacy. |
25 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
50 |
Module 6 : Repackaging and Compounding. Aseptic Technique |
25 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
50 |
Module 7 :
Pharmacy Stock and Billing. Psychopharmacology. |
25 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
50 |
Module 8 :
Endocrine System. Nervous System. Respiratory System |
50 |
25 |
0 |
3.5 |
75 |
Module 9 :
Visual and Auditory Systems. Gastrointestinal System. Urinary System. |
40 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
50 |
Module 10 : Cardiovascular System. Reproductive System. CPR |
4 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
50 |
Module 11 :
Anti-infective. Anti-inflammatory and Antihistamines. Vitamins and Minerals. |
25 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
50 |
Module 12 :
Vaccines.
Oncology Agents |
40 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
50 |
Module 13 : Microbiology. Chemistry |
25 |
0 |
0 |
1.5 |
25 |
TOTALS |
460 |
260 |
0 |
35 |
720 |
Theory and Laboratory instruction: 432 hours
Externship: 48 hours
Total Hours: 580
Total Weeks: 30
Total Semester Credits: 23.5
Day Class Hours: M-F 9am to 3pm
15 lecture hours = 1 lecture credit
30 laboratory hours = 1 laboratory credit
45 externship hours = 1 externship credit
