The non-degree Pharmacy courses provide hands-on experience and practical skills essential for success as a pharmacy technician.
NOTE: Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and at least one year working experience as a pharmacy technician are required to take the Sterile Preparation Technician course.
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This high-demand career offers multiple employment opportunities. Students will learn the primary responsibilities of a central sterile processing technician, and the practical application of learned concepts. The course covers sterilization, disinfection, storage and distribution of instruments, inventory management, quality assurance, and more, preparing students for work behind the scenes in hospitals or sterile processing facilities.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307635 | 02/03/25 - 05/11/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 | ||
| 307636 | 03/03/25 - 06/15/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 | ||
| 307644 | 03/10/25 - 06/22/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 | ||
| 309421 | 04/08/25 - 07/06/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 | ||
| 309804 | 04/14/25 - 07/20/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 | ||
| 310540 | 05/19/25 - 08/24/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 200.00 | 0 |
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This course prepares you for employment within the pharmacy industry where sterile products are made. Course work includes basic skills for aseptic technique, methods of practical production of sterile products and making dosing calculations associated with sterile products. 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.
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This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician's role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. 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 PTCB.
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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.
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