Program Overview
Total Clock Hours
240 hours
Externship/Internship
No
Graduation Requirements
Completion of all courses with a minimum score of 70%
Final Tests/Exams
Written comprehensive exam and practical assessment
Program Description
This program prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and provides comprehensive training in pharmaceutical practices, medication safety, and pharmacy operations.
Students will gain hands-on experience in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings, learning essential skills including pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, sterile compounding, and customer service excellence.
Program Objective
Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the PTCB certification exam, understand pharmacy law and ethics, perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations, assist in medication dispensing, maintain pharmacy inventory, and provide excellent customer service in healthcare settings.
Program Mission
To prepare competent, certified Pharmacy Technicians who can effectively support pharmacists in delivering safe and efficient pharmaceutical care to patients in diverse healthcare environments.
Outline of Subject Matter
| Topic | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Classifications and Formulations | Anatomy, physiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and routes of drug administration. | 25 |
| Pharmacy Calculations, Abbreviations, and Terminology | Calculations using ratio and proportion, units of measurement, abbreviations, and medical terminology. | 25 |
| Pharmacy Law and Regulations | FDA, CMS, DEA, USP regulations, drug approval process, controlled substances, and HIPAA. | 25 |
| Inventory Control, Drug Formularies, Storage, and Shortages | Inventory management, pharmaceutical supply chain, formularies, and medication storage. | 25 |
| Pharmacy Quality Assurance and Medication Safety | Quality control, quality assurance, medication safety, and error reporting. | 25 |
| Interacting with Patients | Communication skills, patient counseling, education, and confidentiality. | 25 |
| Patient Care Services and the Pharmacy Technician | Medication therapy management, immunizations, point-of-care testing, and chronic disease management. | 25 |
| Processing Prescriptions and Medication Orders | Prescription processing, pharmacy information systems, and computerized dispensing. | 25 |
| Nonsterile and Sterile Compounding | USP standards, compounding equipment, sterile products, and infection control. | 25 |
| Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement | Payment methods, third-party payers, claims submission, and billing codes. | 15 |
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