Pharmacy Technician Diploma
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Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
This program prepares students for employment in the pharmacy technician field. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn the basics of pharmacy assisting, including various pharmacy calculations and measurements, pharmacy law, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations, medicinal drugs, sterile techniques, standards, maintenance of inventory, patient record systems, data processing automation in the pharmacy, and employability skills. Completing this course prepares the student for national certification for employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician- CPT.
A Pharmacy Technician is usually a pharmacist’s right-hand man (or woman). They are exceptional listeners, are always alert, and pay attention to the finest details. They are also very responsible; filling the prescription with the correct dose of the right pill could make a patient feel much better or worse.
Key responsibilities include:
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other healthcare products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medicine for patients, such as counting tablets and labelling bottles. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
Technicians receive written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patients. They may also receive prescriptions sent from the doctor’s office. They must verify that the information on the prescription is complete and accurate. To prepare the prescription, technicians retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure and sometimes mix the medication. Then, they prepare the prescription labels, select the type of prescription container, and affix the labels on it.
Once the prescription is filled, technicians price and file the prescription, which a pharmacist must check before it is given to a patient. Technicians may establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
In hospitals, technicians have more responsibilities. They read patient charts and prepare and deliver medicine to patients. The technician then copies the information about the prescribed medication onto the patient’s profile. Technicians may also assemble a 24-hour supply of medicine for every patient.
Key features of this program include:
- Describe the role of the Pharmacy Technician.
- Identify key aspects of the pharmacy environment.
- List and describe body systems and the drugs used to treat illnesses.
- Explain how to classify various drugs.
- Understand how pharmacy laws impact pharmacy work.
- Know how to interpret and process prescriptions.
- Perform pharmacy calculations related to measurements, dilutions, dosages, and conversions.
- Analyze inventory management systems and know-how to maintain patient records.
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Describe the role of the Pharmacy Technician.
- Identify critical aspects of the pharmacy environment.
- List and describe body systems and the drugs used to treat illnesses.
- Explain how to classify various drugs.
- Understand how pharmacy laws impact pharmacy work.
- Know how to interpret and process prescriptions.
- Perform pharmacy calculations related to measurements, dilutions, dosages, and conversions.
- Analyze inventory management systems and know how to maintain patient records.
Admissions
Prerequisites:
High School Diploma or Two Years of College Studies.
IELTS General 6.5 (For non-English Speakers)
State or Provincial Background Check
Passing a Virtual Interview.
Background/ Education in Healthcare or a related Science.
Technical/ Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office/ Online Education)
Some states require certification through completion of an examination under the state’s Chiropractic Examiners Board.
Tuition and Registration Cost (Effective January 04, 2024)
Total Cost is $3,700 (Includes Tuition Cost $2,400 – Registration $300 – Practicum $1000)
PDF Books and Material are included. Computer and Study Supplies are not included.
Costs of our programs may slightly change with each new session. For that reason, we will be very happy to discuss our updated program costs with you personally. Please email us or give us a call anytime. Just tell your representative that you have visited our website and would like information about your desired program.
Courses
The content covered in CPT program include the following.
1: History of Pharmacy
2: The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care
3: Pharmacy Laws, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies
4: Communication with Patients and Customers
5: Pharmaceutical Information and References
6: Prescriptions and Processing
7: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration
8: Measurement Systems
9: Conversion and Calculations
10: Safety in the Workplace
11: Hospital Pharmacy
12: Community Pharmacy
13: Advanced Pharmacy
14: Extemporaneous Prescription Compounding (cont’d)
15: Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding
16: Insurance and Billing
17: Inventory Control and Management
18: Medication Errors and Safety
19: Drug Actions and Interactions
20: Therapeutic Drugs for the Nervous System
21: Therapeutic Drugs for the Musculoskeletal System
22: Therapeutic Drugs for the Endocrine System
23: Therapeutic Drugs for the Cardiovascular System
24: Therapeutic Drugs for the Immune System
25: Therapeutic Drugs for the Respiratory System
26: Therapeutic Drugs for the Urinary System
27: Therapeutic Drugs for the Digestive System
28: Therapeutic Drugs for the Reproductive System
29: Therapeutic Drugs for the Eyes, Ears, and Nose
30: Therapeutic Drugs for the Integumentary System
31: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Contents.
32: CPR Emergency Care
33: Blood Pressure and Vaccination Procedures
34: Patient Care and History Taking
35: Inventory Review and Insurance
36: Human Anatomy
37: Drugs, Allergies and Side-Effects.
Curriculum
- Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and of drugs/antibiotics used to treat common diseases
- Familiarity with prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies and dietary supplements
- Training with hospital pharmacies; how to interpret physicians’ orders, maintain records, fill unit dose carts, stock floor inventory, etc.
- Training with retail pharmacies; how to process drug orders, calculate dosing, price and stock medication, etc.
- An introduction to federal and state pharmacy laws.
Careers
Employment Potentials
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Pharmacy Technician in places like:
- Retail Pharmacies
- Clinics
- Hospitals
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pharmacy Technicians have a 5% projected job growth between 2020-2023, which is considered average. Pharmacy Technicians work in a range of environments from retail stores, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and more.