PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
OBJECTIVE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of all require course assignments.
- Maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
- Fulfillment of all obligations to the school.
Pharmacy Technician Program Costs
Tuition
$13,140
Registration & Photo ID Fees
$150
Books & Supplies
$500
Total Program Costs
$13,790
CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM LENGTH
- Total Clock Hours: 825
- Weeks: 33
- Externship Hours: 150
- Credit Hours: 34.5
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN COURSES
This course provides students with an introduction to the legal and ethical principles governing pharmacy practice. Topics include federal and state pharmacy laws, patient confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, professional standards of conduct, ethical decision-making, medication safety, and the responsibilities of pharmacy personnel. Students will develop an understanding of the legal framework and ethical considerations required for effective practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1210
Pharmacy Law & Ethics
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course introduces students to the daily operations of pharmacy practice. Topics include prescription processing, medication preparation, dosage forms, routes of administration, pharmacy workflow, communication skills, customer service, and the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy personnel. Students will gain foundational knowledge necessary to support pharmacists in various pharmacy settings.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1220
Pharmacy Techniques
75
-
75 H/ 3.5 C
This course provides students with an understanding of pharmacy operations and professional practice standards. Students will learn prescription interpretation, medication dispensing procedures, pharmacy calculations, quality assurance, inventory management, and the use of pharmaceutical reference materials. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level pharmacy technician employment.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1230
Principles of Pharmacy Practice
75
--
75 H / 3.5 C
This course introduces students to the preparation of non-sterile pharmaceutical compounds. Students will learn compounding techniques, measurements, calculations, safety procedures, labeling requirements, documentation practices, and quality control standards. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, compliance, and proper handling of pharmaceutical ingredients.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1240
Pharmaceutical Compounding & Non-Sterile Products
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course focuses on pharmacy business operations, including billing procedures, third-party reimbursement, insurance claim processing, inventory control, purchasing, storage requirements, and recordkeeping. Students will develop skills necessary to maintain efficient pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1250
Pharmacy Billing & Inventory Management
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course provides an introduction to pharmacology, including drug classifications, therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action, dosage forms, routes of administration, and medication safety principles. Students will learn basic drug terminology and gain familiarity with commonly prescribed medications.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1260
Pharmacology I
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course builds upon Pharmacology I by examining additional drug classifications and therapeutic agents. Students will study indications, contraindications, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and patient safety considerations associated with commonly prescribed medications.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1261
Pharmacology II
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course provides advanced study of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of complex disease states. Students will analyze medication therapies, drug interactions, patient counseling considerations, and emerging pharmaceutical treatments while reinforcing safe medication practices.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1262
Pharmacology III
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
This course develops mathematical skills required in pharmacy practice. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, dosage calculations, concentration calculations, conversions between measurement systems, and calculations used in medication preparation and dispensing.
Course ID
Course
Lecture Hrs
Lab Hours
Total Hours & Credits
PT-1270
Basic Pharmaceutical Calculations
75
-
75 H / 3.5 C
The Clinical Externship provides supervised practical experience in a pharmacy setting. Students apply classroom knowledge and technical skills in real-world environments while performing pharmacy-related duties under the supervision of qualified pharmacy personnel. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, communication, medication preparation, prescription processing, inventory management, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.