Tunxis Continuing Education Healthcare Careers Programs

Program Description

Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) work under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists to perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, organizing inventory, processing insurance claims, and computer entry of customer information. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. Most CPhTs work full-time in retail, long term care or mail-order pharmacies and hospitals.

Tunxis Community College • 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 • 860.773.1450

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Employment OutlookAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Certified Pharmacy Technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services. The median annual wage in Connecticut is $38,070.

This comprehensive 60-hour course will prepare students for an entry-level position in a community, hospital or long-term care setting. It is also an excellent review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national certification exam. Topics include medical terminology specific to the pharmacy; reading and interpreting prescriptions; and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculation; I.V. flow rate; drug compounding; and dose conversion. Dispensing of prescriptions; inventory control; billing, and insurance reimbursement will also be discussed. A grade of 70 or higher and 90% attendance is required to successfully complete the program. It is not required that a Pharmacy Technician be certified, but it is a good credential to have to secure employment. Students sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination after course completion. Instructors are provided by the Connecticut Pharmacists Association.

The Essential Job Skills & Career Development course is required to receive a certificate of completion for the Certified Pharmacy Technician program. This course is offered at various times throughout the year.

Rev. 11/18

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive college credit through the CT Credit Assessment Program administered by Charter Oak State College. For information visit http://www.charteroak.edu/current/programs/creditregistry.cfm

Certified Pharmacy Technician Program

Payment Information

Total cost for the Pharmacy Technician program is $1,524 (price is subject to change).

• Total cost includes tuition, administrative fee, books, Essential Job Skills & Career Development course and the PTCB examination fee.

• WIOA & CT SNAP approved.

• SNAP scholarships available for qualified applicants, call Shaina Hamel for details 860.773.1454.

• A payment plan is available.

Admissions Requirements

• Submit a registration form for the program in the Continuing Education Office in the 700 Building and submit an Abilities form.

• Must be 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED

• Course Prerequisite: Fluency in basic math and algebra is required to complete necessary pharmaceutical calculations. A grade of 70 on the Math assessment is recommended. For a math refresher, enroll in the Medical Math “Ed2Go” Online Course (ed2go.com/tunxis).

Please be advised that if you have been convicted of a felony, you may not be eligible for clinical experiences, internships, externships or certifications associated with certain allied health courses or programs. Those with previous convictions may also find it difficult to secure employment within a health care setting.

Time Commitment

This 10-week course is 60 hours, 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday evenings, with 3-hour lectures offered in the spring, summer and fall.

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For more information or to register, contact:

Academic Success CenterThe following free services are available to Tunxis students on an individual and/or group basis.

• Student Accessibility Services - 860.773.1526 Students with documented disabilities may be eligible to receive certain academic adjustments. • Learning Strategies Workshops • Study Skills

Continuing Education and Workforce Development 860.773.1448 or tx-continuing-ed@tunxis.eduor Cheryl Conaty, RN, Allied Health Coordinator, cconaty@tunxis.edu, 860.773.1453

Tunxis Community College • 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 • 860.773.1450

Pharmacy Technician

Spring 2019 Schedule

Course Dates: February 11 – April 22, 2019

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 6-9pm

CRN: 1600 1601 SNAP

Room: 306

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS CLASS: This class is required and is included in your program

tuition. Choose one of the following:

Tuesdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21

5:30-9:00pm CRN 1780

Thursdays: April 11, 18, 25, May 2

5:30-9:00pm CRN 1597

Fridays: April 12, 26, May 3, 10

9:00am-12:30pm CRN 1598

Saturdays: April 6, 13, 27, May 4

9:00am-12:30pm CRN 1599

Cost: $1524

Payment plan available ($25 fee):

$533 initial payment - due at time of registration

Initial payment must be made in person at the college.

Two subsequent payments of $508

Student Name (print) _____________________________________________________

TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The following Essential Functions are expected of all students with or without academic adjustments. Students must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the job without endangering customers or other workers. Students with disabilities may be eligible for academic adjustments. Students must have the following abilities:

Proficiency in the use of the English language and must possess effective oral and written skills in order to accurately transmit appropriate information to customers, faculty, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.

Adequate senses – hearing, touch, and vision.

Interpersonal skills such that you are capable of interacting with individuals from a variety of social, economic and ethical backgrounds.

The ability to present a professional appearance, maintain personal health and be emotionally stable

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It

does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

I have read and understand the information above.

_____________________________________________________ _______________________

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271 Scott Swamp Road Farmington, CT 06032 Phone: 860-773-1450 Fax: 860-606-9732 tx-continuing-ed@tunxis.edu

Continuing Education Non-Credit Registration Form

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Withdrawal/Refunds: Refunds may be obtained if your written withdrawal is submitted to the Continuing Education & Workforce Development Office three business days prior to the first meeting of class. Refunds generally take 2-4 weeks to process. There are no refunds once a class has started or for fees labeled “non-refundable”.

Course Cancellations: Low enrollment may result in a course cancellation. Students may accept a refund or transfer the tuition to another course in the same semester. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Weather Line at 860-773-1301 or our website: tunxis.edu.

Student Conduct:Students are expected to behave according to the socially accepted standards of the College community. Each student is expected to uphold ethical standards in academic performance. Failure to comply with the College’s guidelines for conduct, as directed by the Board of Regents for Higher Education Policy, may be grounds for dismissal.

Parking Policy: To avoid having to pay a parking fine, please park in student-designated parking lots on the right as you enter campus. Do not park in areas reserved for faculty and staff.

Tunxis@Bristol is located at: 430 North Main St, Bristol, CT 06010