Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, PTCE)
350 hours/6 months/Instructor-Facilitated/Certificate Program
Course Code: AHP-PT015
TP#: PT015 Course Cost: $ 2,995.00
Texas A&M University~KingsvilleIn partnership with 360training.com
700 University Blvd Kingsville, TX 78363-8202
http://www.tamuk.edu/continuinged/(866)-991-3921 or (361) 593-2861
OVERVIEW
This comprehensive program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician national certification exam (CPhT, PTCE). Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs.
Most states regulate pharmacy technicians in some way, and state requirements vary greatly. Prospective students should consult State Boards of Pharmacy for particulars on the pharmacy technician licensing requirements for their respective state prior to program enrollment.
Students who successfully complete the training program with 85% and higher completion grade have the option of participating in 120 hours of unpaid CVS externship experience (subject to location availability). Additional fees may apply for background check & drug screening test and state licensing application (if applicable). Students are responsible for these additional expenses.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared for the Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, PTCE) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Students will understand these competencies in Pharmacy Technician:
• Duties and the Role of a Pharmacy Technician
• Governance of Controlled Substances
• Related Laws and Regulations
• Classification of Drugs
• Frequently Prescribed Medications
• Characteristics of a Prescription
• Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Aseptic Techniques, Unit Dose, and Repackaging
• Pharmaceutical Calculations Revisited
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INSTRUCTOR SERVICES CAREER SERVICES
Study Groups Answer Questions Time Management Assistance
Student Success Calls Mentoring Labor Market Information
Study Schedules 24-hour Reply Time National Certification Information
Technical Support Industry Information Externships
Extensions Exam Reviews and Feedback Check-in Emails
Leave of Absence Write Recommendations Student Feedback Surveys
Transcript Requests On the Spot Test Results
Completion Certificates Progress Emails/Phone Calls
Student Feedback Surveys Student Feedback Surveys
STUDENT SERVICES
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PROGRAM OUTLINE:Pharmacy Technician
Module 1: The Pharmacy Technician • Duties of the Pharmacy Technician• Roles of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician• Safety in the Pharmacy• Security and Inventory Control• Stocking and Disposal
Module 2: Governance of Controlled Substances • Controlled Substances Act• Schedules• Refills, Partial Refills, Filing, and Prescription Transfers• Scheduled V Sales• DEA Numbers
Module 3: Related Laws and Regulations • Federal Privacy Act and HIPAA• Generic Substitution• Practitioners with Prescribing Authority• Prescriber Identifier Numbers• Package Labels• Professional, State and Federal Regulations
Module 4: Classification of Drugs • Major Drug Classes• Dosage Administration• OTC Products• NDC Products
Module 5: Frequently Prescribed Medications • Frequently Prescribed Medications• Basic Pharmacology• Mechanisms of Action• Adverse Effects, Interactions, and Contraindications
Module 6: Characteristics of a Prescription • The Prescription Form• Telephoned, Faxed, and Electronic Prescriptions• Topic 3 Refill Requirements• Prescription Interpretation• Prescription Abbreviations
Module 7: Preparing and Dispensing Prescriptions • Medication Profile• Checking Prescriptions• Automated Dispensing Process• Prescription Labels• Packaging and Storing Medications• Managed Care Prescriptions
Module 8: Pharmaceutical Calculations • System of Measurement• Quantity of Days’ Supply• Individuals and Daily Doses• Compounding• Dosages and Administration Rates for IVs• Business Calculations in the Pharmacy
Module 9: Aseptic Techniques, Unit Dose, and Repackaging • Drug Dispensing Systems• Repackaging Medications• Medication Compliance• Sterilization• Sterile Products and Routes of Administration• Compounding and Labeling Sterile and Non-Sterile
Product Prescriptions• Sterile Product Environment
Module 10: Pharmaceutical Calculations Revisited • Proportions• Roman Numerals• Pediatric Doses• Flow Rate• Alligation• Retail Math
Externship Details
CVS Externship Details: 120 Hour ExternshipStudents must achieve an 85% grade or better on all course quizzes, module exams and final exam and complete e-learning program. To be eligible for the clinical externship process students must pass a background check and a drug screen to be placed in a pharmacy. Additionally, students need to be compliant with the state licensing requirements prior to the start of externship.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATION DETAILS
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, PTCE) Exam requirements: Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, and have successfully completed a related training program such as TAMUK’s Pharmacy Technician program, and be at least 18 years of age.
Pharmacy Technician certification requirements vary by state. Please consult the State Boards of Pharmacy websites for the exam required for your own state.
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Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, PTCE)
Texas A&M University~KingsvilleIn partnership with 360training.com
700 University Blvd Kingsville, TX 78363-8202
http://www.tamuk.edu/continuinged/(866)-991-3921 or (361) 593-2861
