Pharmacy Technician Entry Level-Final

PTEC 100Pharmacy Technician, Introduction

PTEC 100Course orients students to pharmacy practice and the work of pharmacy technicians. It covers pharmacy technician registration process and educational requirements, the role of the technician, duties and tasks technicians perform as regulated by pharmacy law, and the necessary abilities and skills for a successful career as a pharmacy technician.

MEDO 105Medical
Terminology

MEDO 105This course introduces students to medical terminology in preparation for careers in the medical field. It covers the study of the basic elements of medical terms and the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It also covers different pathological conditions and procedures for their treatment.

COMP 685Beginning Keyboarding

COMP 685Stop hunting and pecking at the keyboard with this short course. Learn the keyboard layout to build speed and accuracy. Course covers proper technique at the computer keyboard as well as 10-key keyboarding.

PTEC 105Pharmacy Operations Lab

PTEC 105(Prerequisites: PTEC 100 Pharmacy Technician, Introduction and COMP 685 Beginning Keyboarding or Keyboarding Challenge Exam with a pass rate of 30 net words a minute.) This course is an introduction to the operations of a pharmacy and provides students with a working knowledge of its structural, functional, business and inter-relational aspects within the health care system. The course also covers the basics of compounding, medication distribution and inventory control.

PTEC 125Human Relations for Healthcare Workers

PTEC 125Covers basic communications skills with emphasis on the healthcare profession. Topics include non-verbal communication, group communication, conflict resolution, ethics in health communication, elements of intercultural communication, resume writing, job application and interviewing techniques.

PTEC 110Pharmaceutical Mathematics

PTEC 110(Prerequisite: PTEC 100 Pharmacy Technician, Introduction) Includes a review of basic mathematics focusing on its application to common pharmaceutical calculations; terminology, abbreviations and units needed to perform pharmaceutical calculations; and how to interpret pharmaceutical documents using acquired pharmaceutical math knowledge.

PTEC 120Pharmacology II

PTEC 120(Prerequisite: MEDO 105 Medical Terminology) Students will learn the principles of pharmacology. Students will review classifications of medicines, trade and generic names, side effects and drug interactions related to the cardiovascular, blood, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive body systems. Anti-infectives, vaccines, oncology agents, as well as fluid and electrolytes are covered.

PTEC 115Pharmacology I

PTEC 115(Prerequisite: MEDO 105 Medical Terminology) Students will learn the principles of pharmacology. Students will review classifications of medicines, trade and generic names, side effects and drug interactions related to the neurological, visual, auditory, integumentary, and musculoskeletal body systems. Over-the-counter drugs including antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, analgesics, vitamins and natural substances will be covered.

PTEC 205Pharmacy Technician,
Lab for the Out-Patient

PTEC 205(Prerequisites: MEDO 105 Medical Terminology, PTEC 105 Pharmacy Operations Lab, PTEC 110 Pharmaceutical Mathematics, PTEC 115 Pharmacology I and PTEC 120Pharmacology II.) This course is designed to provide pharmacy technician students with practical experience in a simulated out-patient pharmacy setting. It includes hands-on experience working with a computerized pharmacy management system in the retail setting, third party billing and telephone etiquette.

PTEC 200Pharmacy Technician,
Lab for the In-Patient

PTEC 200(Prerequisites: PTEC 105 Pharmacy Operations Lab, PTEC 110 Pharmaceutical Mathematics, PTEC 115Pharmacology I and PTEC 120Pharmacology II.) Course covers the preparation of medications given by intravenous, epidural and subcutaneous routes of administration. The student will learn aseptic techniques, pharmacy IV calculations, drug compatibilities and stabilities, IV therapy management, and specialized equipment. The laboratory incorporates use of laminar and vertical flow hoods and computerized software for IV preparation.

PTEC 300

Pharmacy Technician Practical, Career Training – Entry

(requires weekly class meetings plus 130 hours of externship in an approved pharmacy)

PTEC 300(Prerequisites: PTEC 125 Human Relations for Healthcare Workers, PTEC 200 Pharmacy Technician, Lab for the In-Patient and PTEC 205 Pharmacy Technician, Lab for the Out-Patient.) This course is designed to provide pharmacy technician students with field experience in an out-patient pharmacy environment. It requires weekly class meetings plus 130-hours of externship in an approved pharmacy. Class topics include professionalism, current issues in pharmacy, and work performance.

Congratulations, you have earned the Pharmacy Technician- Entry Level Certificate.

PTEC 310Optional elective Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Review

PTEC 310This course is a review for the pharmacy technician certification exam. It covers the registration process and re-certification requirements, and reviews the materials contained on the exam. This course is designed as a review for individuals who have completed a pharmacy technician program or who are working pharmacy technicians.

Start Your Career or Earn Additional Certificates Students who complete the Entry Level Certificate meet the educational requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTEC) and earn the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential. Or, enroll in additional NOCE courses to earn an entry or advanced level certificate.

Start Your Career or Earn Additional CertificatesStudents who complete the Entry Level Certificate meet the educational requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTEC) and earn the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential. Or, enroll in additional NOCE courses to earn an entry or advanced level certificate.