Course Description
The Pharmacy Technician course will review the history of pharmacy and the health care system, as well as give students insight look at the field of pharmacy today. It will introduce the training standards and competencies necessary for the workforce, and certification guidelines.
It will discuss federal and state law as it relates to pharmacy, necessary terminology used in the field, as well as review the various types of routes and formulations. The complete prescription label and process information will be reviewed, as well as calculations used in pharmacy. Common and specialized pharmacy settings, guidelines and equipment & supplies will also be covered. A basic pharmacology introduction will be explored by memorizing over 200 trade, generic and drug classifications.
Certificate
Completion of this course in conjunction with the Pharmacy Technician Externship will result in the SLTATC Certificate of Proficiency for the Pharmacy Technician Program. Full completion of the program will also prepare you to sit for the PTCE National Test and the Utah Pharmacy Technician Law & Rules Exam.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Calculations used in pharmacy
- Federal & State Pharmacy law
- Customer service skills
- Pharmacy workplace skills
- OTC, & herbal products
- Reducing pharmacy errors
- Medical & pharmaceutical terminology
- Brand, generic, and drug classifications
- IV Admixture and compounding
- PTCE bonus information
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 140 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Specific Course Admission Requirements
To take this course, all of the admission requirements for the Pharmacy Technician Program must be met. These requirements as well as occupational and licensure requirements can be found on the Pharmacy Technician Program information page.
Recommended Skills
Ninth grade or higher reading skills
Basic algebra skills
Basic computer skills
Basic understanding of biology, chemistry, human anatomy and physiology
Textbooks & Materials
Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - optional
ISBN:9780721606422
Price:$56.25
Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Text - required
ISBN:9781416039402
Price:$60.00
Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Workbook - required
ISBN:9781416037828
Price:$26.25
Pharmacy Technician Course Module - required
ISBN:N/A
Price:$21.50
Go to the Bookstore for a list all textbooks available
Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Granite Technical Institute: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but students ARE responsible for tuition and other program or registration fees. Please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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