Accelerated Pharmacy Technology
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Accelerated Pharmacy Technology provides an introductory review of the pharmacy industry to prepare students for an entry-level pharmacy technician role. This program is designed to prepare students to meet the requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians). Students will be introduced to the knowledge and skills required for a pharmacy technician, including the potential roles and responsibilities in the field. The program includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, legal and regulatory standards, customer service, prescription analysis and interpretation, mathematical calculations for dosing and solution preparation, safety procedures, and billing practices.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Accelerated Pharmacy Technology (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5309N
Total credits required
9
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
1. Formal application and admission to the program.
2. Background Check Requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD background check policy.
3. Clinical Health and Safety Requirements must be met. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD clinical health and safety policy.
4. Inability to comply with Background Check Requirements and/or Clinical Health and Safety Requirements at the start of classes may result in cancellation of enrollment.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
This program meets or exceeds the minimum requirements for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certifications.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the process and responsibilities required to obtain and maintain registration and/or licensure and any major trends, issues, goals, and initiatives taking place in the pharmacy profession.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician, pharmacist, and other occupations in the healthcare environment.
- Explain pharmacy department compliance with professional standards relevant to state and federal laws, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to the pharmacy technician`s role.
- Apply pharmacy methodology for preparing, storing, and distributing medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation.
- Identify wellness promotion and disease prevention programs.
- Prepare medications requiring compounding of non-sterile products under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Evaluate best practices regarding quality assurance measures according to leading quality organizations.
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