Pharmacy Technology, Diploma- PT22

Pharmacology is one of the principal pillars of modern medical practice, and your expertise in that area will place you at the heart of modern medicine. Your areas of expertise will include pharmaceutical calculations, sterile medication preparation, medical dispensing, medical terminology, and knowledge of medication interactions. Your computer skills will enable you to keep the accurate records necessary for quality patient health. The clinical practicums you experience will provide you the opportunity to study and practice your craft, while working side-by-side with and learning from practicing medical professionals. Your diploma will enable you to work at a trauma center, a hospital, or an assisted-living community. Your skill will also be in demand in the retail world, whether it is in an individual drugstore or a retail chain pharmacy.

This is a competitive admissions program. Please see the Admissions section of the Student Handbook/Catalog for more information.

Curriculum Outline

All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.

Required Courses

SEMN 1000
First Semester Seminar

0

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

PHAR 1000Pharmaceutical Calculations

4

PHAR 1010Pharmacy Technology Fundamenta

5

PHAR 1020Principles of Dispensing Medications

4

PHAR 1040Pharmacology

4

PHAR 1030Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation

4

PHAR 1050Pharmacy Technology Practicum

5

PHAR 2060Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles

3

PHAR 2070Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum

5

MATH 1012, ENGL 1010, ALHS 1090, ALHS 1011: courses used for ranking in competitive admission

Total Credit Hours: 56