The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, and package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Program graduates will be eligible to take one of the national pharmacy technician certification exams: The Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and/or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
Career Studies in Pharmacy Technician
This career studies certificate is a two-semester certificate.
First Year
First Semester I (First 8 Week Session)
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLT 261 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 263 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| HLT 106 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||
First Semester II (Second 8 Week Session)
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIM 113 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 262 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 264 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 6 | 3 | 7 | ||
Second Semester I (First 8 Week Session)
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLT 105 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| HLT 145 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| HLT 250 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 6 | 0 | 6 | ||
Second Semester II (Second 8 Week Session)
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITE 152 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 290 | Coordinated Internship Pharm Tech | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 4 | 6 | 7 | ||