Pharmacy Technician
Program Level: Certificates, Continuing Education
Department: Workforce Training Network
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: PAC
WHY BE A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN? As the population ages, careers in healthcare are more in demand than ever. It’s equal parts science and customer service: fulfill prescriptions and a desire to help keep people healthy! A career as a pharmacy technician is one of the many options available to you. Not only is it an interesting field, but also one that is growing with flexibility. If you like helping others then this career is for you.
Pharmacy Technician Requirements:
Background Check (completed at www.precheck.com)
Drug Test
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY - PHRA 1001Become a licensed Pharmacy Technician, and thrive in an industry-leading profession. Prepare for a variety of pharmacy settings by learning to recognize and translate medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. In addition, practice reading and interpreting drug orders, describe quality assurance and utilize pharmacy references.
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PHARMACEUTICAL MATHEMATICS I - PHRA 1009Learn how to read, interpret, and solve basic problems faced in the preparation and distribution of drugs. In addition, become familiar with the conversion of measurements within the apothecary and metric systems with an emphasis on the metric system of weight and volume. |
PHARMACEUTICAL MATHEMATICS II - PHRA 1047Learn to perform advanced dosage calculations by using multiple conversion of measurements within the apothecary and metric systems. Cover ratio and proportion, percentage, dilution and concentration, intravenous (IV) flow rates, and solving dosage problems.
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PHARMACY DRUG - THERAPY& TREATMENT - PHRA 1041Learn about therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of a disease. Receive detailed information regarding drug dosages, side effects, interactions, toxicities, and incompatibilities. |
COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE - PHRA 1091Become well informed in the areas of communication and pharmacy law. Learn about the laws, regulations and court decisions on federal, state, and local levels and the ethical considerations which control and influence pharmacy practice. Role-play, to better understand the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist in a pharmacy setting. |
ETHICS AND TEXAS PHARMACY LAW - PHRA 1002Become well informed in the areas of communication and pharmacy law. Learn about the laws, regulations and court decisions on federal, state, and local levels and the ethical considerations which control and influence pharmacy practice. Role-play, to better understand the responsibilities of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist in a pharmacy setting.
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INTRAVENOUS ADMIXTURE & STERILE COMPOUNDING - PHRA 1091Learn the process of compounding sterile preparations and aseptic technique within legal and regulatory guidelines specified by USP <797> standards. You will demonstrate procedures and techniques consistent with USP <797> standards; perform dosage calculations required for sterile product preparation; and demonstrate safe handling and assembly of compound sterile preparations. |
CERTIFICATION REVIEW - PHRA 1043Review for your PTCB certification exam! The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) is a computer-based exam administered at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide. PTCE was developed to determine whether individuals have demonstrated the knowledge necessary to practice as pharmacy technicians. |
Upcoming Courses
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Community Pharmacy & Practice Date: 8/20/2020-09/22/2020 Tue & Thur Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CRN: TBA
Ethics and Texas Pharmacy Law Date: 09/24/2020-10/20/2020 Tue & Thur Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CRN: TBA |
Intravenous admixture & Sterile Compound Date: 10/22/2020-11/17/2020 Tue & Thur Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CRN: TBA
Certification Review Date: 11/19/2020-12/10/2020 Tue & Thur Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. CRN: TBA |
Program Manager
David Rutkoski
Phone: 210-486-3411
Email: drutkoski@alamo.edu
Campus: Palo Alto College (PAC)
Building: Sabine Hall (SABINE) Room 115
Admin. Service Specialist
Angela Garcia
Phone: 210-486-3325
Email: agarcia221@alamo.edu
Campus: Palo Alto College (PAC)
Building: Sabine Hall (SABINE) Room 101
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