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Pharmacy Technician Program Information
The Pharmacy Technician Course is a 14 week program of instruction prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as a Pharmacy Technician in retail and institutional settings. Graduates may find employment with local community pharmacies, hospitals, retail pharmacies, mail-order drug companies, and insurance companies. Students will learn to prepare prescription orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, perform applicable pharmacy calculations, and comply with federal and state regulatory agency laws and regulations. Upon completion of this program students will be able to perform all the duties required in any pharmacy practice setting. Students are also prepared to take the certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The program consists of 84 hours of lecture and lab, followed by an 120 hour externship in a local pharmacy setting. The externship is included in the cost of the course and is set up by NCP staff.
Spring 2013
Start Date: February 4, 2013
End Date: 14 weeks, 28 sessions
Days/Times: Mondays, 6-9PM
Wednesdays, 6-9PM
Location: SC 120
*Cost: $4,295
Registration Deadline: Februrary 1, 2013
Please review the following documents:
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
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Understand the practice of pharmacy
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Identify and understand the regulatory agencies and laws that affect the practice of pharmacy
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Recognize and process drug orders in both retail and institutional environments
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Describe the process for bringing new drugs to market through the NDA process
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Describe the naming of drug products and the patent process
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Understand the use of the patient profile and hospital charts in drug use and patient monitoring
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Order, maintain, and control pharmacy inventory including the disposition of expired or recalled medications
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Identify and understand the differences required in handling controlled substances and their drug orders
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Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy calculations involved in the practice of pharmacy
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Demonstrate sterile product compounding and aseptic techniques
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Discuss pharmacology and the concept of pharmacological classes of medications
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Discuss pharmacokinetics and factors that can affect drug kinetics
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Demonstrate ability to engage in the administrative duties of the pharmacy
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Identify and understand the ways pharmacy technician support the pharmacist in the performance of their duties
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Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam
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Understand and apply pharmacy math.
For more information about the Pharmacy Technician field and the national certification examination, visit www.ptcb.org.
Funding for Courses:
Sallie Mae Career Training LoanSM
The Career Training LoanSM has been designed specifically to help you
finance your education or training and offers hundreds of dollars in
savings over other financing options. It can be used for distance
learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost
of education and related expenses, and loan applications can often be
completed within minutes. www.salliemae.com/tamiucontedu
No refunds to Sallie Mae Loans after the start of class.
Workforce Investment Act
Some students may qualify for federal funding through the Workforce Investment Act program.
This grant targets unemployed and underemployed workers, although various factors are
considered when awarding funding. To find out if you are eligible for this grant, please contact
your local Workforce Connection office for more information.
Workforce Solutions for South Texas,1701 E. Hillside Road,Laredo, Texas 78044
Phone: 956-722-3973
***All classes are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient number of attendees. ***
For additional information contact:
BINATIONAL CENTER
Continuing Education
5201 University Boulevard, Pellegrino Hall 301A
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel. 956.326.2765 — Fax 956.326.2838
Email: continuingeducation@tamiu.edu
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
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