The non-degree Pharmacy courses provide hands-on experience and practical skills essential for success as a pharmacy technician.
Introduction to Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician
This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician's role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include the following:
Upon completion, you should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance and utilize pharmacy references. Completion of this course does not meet the eligibility requirements to take the national certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Sterile Preparation Technician
This course prepares you for employment within the pharmacy industry where sterile products are made. Course work includes the following:
Successful completion of the course prepares you for employment in hospital settings or other areas where sterile products are made. This course prepares you for a certification as a Sterile Preparation Technician.
NOTE: PTCB certification and at least one year working experience as a pharmacy technician is required to take this course.
Pharmacy Calculations
This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Upon completion, you should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order.