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Pharmacy Technology
Diploma
Contact Information
Bob Peek
706-771-4196
Augusta Campus - Building 1400
| Entrance Dates: |
Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Five Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
76 |
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technology diploma is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. The program prepares graduates to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. The program graduate receives a diploma and is employable as an entrylevel pharmacy technician. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are in demand in hospital pharmacies and retail pharmacies.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
15 |
| ENG |
101 |
English |
5 |
| MAT |
101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
| PSY |
101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
| Occupational Courses |
61 |
| AHS |
101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
| AHS |
105 |
Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
4 |
| AHS |
109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health |
3 |
| PHR |
100 |
Pharmaceutical Calculations |
5 |
| PHR |
101 |
Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals |
5 |
| PHR |
102 |
Principles of Dispensing Medications |
6 |
| PHR |
103 |
Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation |
6 |
| PHR |
104 |
Pharmacy Technology |
5 |
| PHR |
105 |
Pharmacy Technology Practicum |
7 |
| PHR |
106 |
Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles |
5 |
| PHR |
107 |
Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum |
7 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
- A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any two courses attempted with the AHS, MAT and PHR prefix will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with the AHS, MAT and PHR prefixes, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to submit completed medical and dental examination forms. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.
- Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.
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