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This course will prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to work as a licensed pharmacy technician. Upon the successful completion of the program, students will meet the educational and training requirements needed to become registered as a technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy. This comprehensive 519 hour program consists of classroom lectures, hands-on labs and practical training. The curriculum and topics of study include the general practice of pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, drug compounding and classifications, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology as well as professional development and interpersonal skills. Students who qualify are guaranteed internship placement in a local community pharmacy. Upon completion of 120 internship hours, students may submit their application to the State Board of Pharmacy and apply to become a registered and licensed pharmacy technician. Licensed technicians have the opportunity to work in a variety of pharmacy and healthcare settings.
- Top 200 U.S. drugs
- Medical and pharmaceutical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medications associated with disease states
- Mathematical and pharmaceutical calculations
- Metric conversions
- Basic pharmacy principles and practice
- Scope of practice of the pharmacy team
- Patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Inter-professional patient competencies
- Strategies for professional success
- Professionalism and ethical behavior in the health care environment
- Interpersonal communications
- Skills for collaborative practice in the health care profession
- Employability skills
