Pharmacy Technology, A.A.S.

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The Associate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technology Degree program provides the basic health care skills students will use as pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy technicians can find employment in hospitals, nursing care facilities, drug stores, drug manufacturers, wholesale drug houses, and health maintenance organizations. Program graduates are prepared to assist the pharmacist in the packaging and distribution of medication. The AAS degree student will have professional, technical skills with additional education in administration, supervisory skills, and basic sciences. The degree student will have spent considerable time in laboratory and clinical training.

Requirements

Student must be 18 years of age before externship.
No prior felony convictions.
No prior drug or pharmacy associated misdemeanor convictions. Students will only be allowed to enter the program during the fall semester. Students must adhere to the prescribed program for completion.

Fall Year One

CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 4
PHT 170 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology Credits: 2
PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations Credits: 4
PHT 172 - Drug Therapy I Credits: 4

Fall Credits Year One: 14

Spring Year One

BIO 100 - Biology Concepts Credits: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
PHT 174 - Pharmacy Operations Credits: 3
PHT 178 - Pharmacy Microcomputers Credits: 3
PHT 187 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics Credits: 3

Spring Credits Year One: 16

Fall Year Two

BUS 204 - Business Communications Credits: 3
or
COM 121 - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3
CHM 140 - Fundamental Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 4
PHT 180 - Sterile Products Credits: 4
PHT 181 - Interprofessional Relations in Pharmacy Credits: 3
PHT 182 - Drug Therapy II Credits: 4

Fall Credits Year Two: 18

Spring Year Two

PHT 189 - Pharmacy Technician Administration Credits: 3
PHT 190 - Pharmacy Technician Internship Credits: 4
SOC 131 - Introductory Sociology Credits: 3
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3

Spring Credits Year Two: 16

Note:

Choose one Global Awareness course from the A.A.S. General Education Checklist (3.00 - 4.00)