Pharmacy Technician
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Recommended basic skills standards are
Pharmacy Technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. The pharmacy technician has broad knowledge and training in pharmacy, however does not require the advanced college education required of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform the practical duties, allowing the pharmacist to focus on patient education, pharmaceutical care and medication management.
Admission to the college does not assure admission to the pharmacy technician program. All students interested in the pharmacy technician program who do not have previous college courses must complete the PPCC placement exams prior to being advised. Admission to the pharmacy technician program is accomplished through an application and selection process. Students can pick up a Pharmacy Technician Program Admission Application at the HENPS Division office at either the Centennial or Rampart Range Campus. NO APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPLETED. Once completed, please submit to the Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator and make an appointment to review necessary information at that time.
Students should complete specific program prerequisites and meet with the PHT Program Director prior to submitting the pharmacy technician application. Courses to be completed prior to application to the program are CSC 105, ENG 090, MAT 090, MAT 103, and REA 090.
Upon provisional acceptance, the program director will notify the student of dates needed to obtain additional information.
- Criminal background check
- Drug Screen
- Health statement/immunizations
General Education Courses
Computer Literacy |
3 |
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English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
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Math for Clinical Calculations |
3 |
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Ethics: AH3 |
3 |
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General Psychology I: SS3 |
3 |
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15 |
Other Course Requirements
Introduction to Chemistry I: SC1 |
5 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Customer Service in Healthcare |
2 |
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Medical Terminology |
2 |
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Community First Aid & CPR |
1 |
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Orientation to Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacy Law |
2 |
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Computer Skills for Pharmacy Techs |
1 |
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Pharmacology of the GI, Renal, Reproductive, Immune, Dermatologic Systems |
3 |
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Institutional Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacology of the Nervous, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal Systems |
3 |
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Community Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacy Clinical: Hospital |
4 |
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Pharmacy Clinical: Community |
4 |
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Pharmaceutical Calculations & Compounding Techniques |
4 |
STUDENTS MUST TAKE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES
Basic Medical Sciences I |
3 |
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Basic Medical Sciences II |
3 |
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Basic Medical Sciences III |
3 |
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Pharmacology for Medical Assistants |
3 |
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49 |
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Total Credit Hours |
64 |
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Certificate
Gainful Employment Disclosure located at www.ppcc.edu/ge.
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Orientation to Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacy Law |
2 |
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Computer Skills for Pharmacy Techs |
1 |
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Pharmacology of the GI, Renal, Reproductive, Immune, Dermatologic Systems |
3 |
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Institutional Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacology of the Nervous, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal Systems |
3 |
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Community Pharmacy |
3 |
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Pharmacy Clinical: Hospital |
4 |
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Pharmacy Clinical: Community |
4 |
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Pharmaceutical Calculations & Compounding Techniques |
4 |
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Total Credit Hours |
33 |
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