Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

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Keywords

Mineral Area College , MoHealthWINs , Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program , Clinical

Project

MoHealthWINs

Authors

Mineral Area College

Date Submitted

2012

Material Type

Student Support Materials

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Mineral Area College

Industry Partner

Walgreens Pharmacy
Washington County Memorial Hospital
Pharmax Pharmacy
Parkland Healthmart Pharmacy
BJC Parkland Health Center
MediCenter Pharmacy
Mineral Area Regional Medical Center
John's Pharmacy
Jones Drug
Perry County Memorial Hospital
Prescription Plus
Clark's Pharmacy
SEMO Quality Care
USA Drug
Austin Plaza Pharmacy
Klein's Pharmacy

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This industry-specific workforce course is designed to provide classroom and clinical experience instruction necessary to prepare individuals for entry-level positions as Pharmacy Technicians and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Certification is often required by many states to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Students will gain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice, and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, and compound and otherwise prepare medications. The training program is held over a twelve week period, combining intensive classroom instruction with clinical experiences. The clinical experiences are conducted with an industry partner and held in a pharmacy setting.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization