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 A Career as a Pharmacy Technician!
Our Pharmacy Technician program was designed with you in mind. The program is self-paced allowing you to complete it according to your own schedule. You can review lessons as many times as you want, reinforcing the material until you have a solid understanding of it.
Once you enroll, you can get started right way! You do not have to wait for your first shipment to arrive. Your first course, Introduction to Healthcare, is entirely online. Courses are released one by one to ensure you properly retain the information.
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What courses are in the Pharmacy Technician program?
The following courses are included in the Pharmacy Technician program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Pharmacy Technician program has a total of 18 credit hours.
| MED 101 |
Introduction to Health Care |
1 Credit Hour |
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An overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties. |
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| BUS 100 |
Skills for Success |
2 Credit Hours |
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This course assists a learner who is
entering or reentering college. Students have opportunities for practicing skills necessary for
success in school, as well as strategies for time management, communication, and balancing
work/life responsibilities. Its intent is to prepare students for academic and professional success.
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| MED 102 |
Essentials of Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An exploration of the systems of the human body including the
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and
urinary systems as well as reproductive, integumentary,
blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate
to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and
disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.
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| MED 109 |
Human Diseases |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introductory study of pathophysiology
organized by body system. Etiology, symptoms and treatments are covered for each common
disease. Course includes information on new procedures, medicines and therapies, as well as
tips for health promotion and disease prevention. |
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| PHM 103 |
Pharmacy Practice I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Inclusive training in the technical procedures
for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a
registered pharmacist. Topics include dosage forms, and abbreviations, routes of administration,
prescription processing, over-the-counter medications, and complementary medicine.
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| PHM 104 |
Pharmacy Practice II |
3 Credit Hours |
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A continuation of instruction in the technical
procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs under a pharmacist’s supervision. Topics include
drug packaging and labeling, compounding, aseptic techniques, pharmacy stock and billing, and
psychopharmacology.
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| BUS 102 |
Career Exploration |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the world of work covering labor market information, career planning, job search techniques, resume preparation, interviewing skills and questions, and correspondence.
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What's Included?
Everything! There are no hidden costs and everything you need to successfully complete the program is included. All textbooks and course materials are from industry-proven publishers.
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