Pharmacy Tech Career Studies Certificate Program

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Keywords

Pharmacy Technician

Project

Authors

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Program

Secondary Material Type

Program

Institution

Virginia Community College System

Industry Partner

Virginia Community College System, comprised of 23 community colleges.

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The Pharmacy Technician Career Studies Certificate program is designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, and package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Program graduates will be eligible to take the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam and the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. All course outlines for the program are included.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

Occupation (SOC)

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

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization