Pharmacy Technician
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Program provides the fundamental knowledge, skills and training needed for entry-level employment. Students receive training in pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacy practices, operation and management as well as preparation techniques for pharmaceutical products. Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students receive a Pharmacy Technician Certificate and are registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy. Students are then eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and may become a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Program Outcomes
- Apply the federal, state, and local laws; regulations and professional standards to pharmacy practice.
- Analyze the role of the Pharmacy Technician in distributive pharmacy.
- Perform math function, dosage calculation and compounding techniques.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in all job-related activities.
- Design and relate messages for effective and appropriate oral and written communication.
This program offers a seamless transition to Fort Hays State University for the following degrees:
Health Studies (B.S.)Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hopsitals | $14 |
| Grocery Stores | $13 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Stores | $12 |
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Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| PHRM-100 | Pharmacy Technician Science | 3 |
| PHRM-102 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 3 |
| PHRM-111 | Pharmacy Operations | 3 |
| COM-210 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SS-102 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| PHRM-105 | Pharmacy Technician Internship I | 4 |
| PHRM-106 | Pharmacy Technician Certification | 1 |
| PHRM-125 | Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians I | 3 |
| PHRM-207 | Advanced Pharmacy Operations w/Lab | 3 |
| PHRM-108 | Pharmacy Technician Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL | ||
| General Education Course Requirements | ||
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential MathOR | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
| PROGRAM TOTAL | ||
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Additional Notes:
The field of pharmacy technology is growing at a rapid rate. Hospitals and other healthcare institutions are actively seeking individuals with this expertise. Over the next several years, job opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to increase by 32% nationwide.