About the Program
Getting into the Program
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into CCR 092 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a Faculty Member before registering for courses in this program of study.
What You Will Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate, communicate and apply personal/interpersonal knowledge and skills.
- Identify, demonstrate, and perform foundational professional knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate, perform, and assist pharmacists in the processing and handling of medications and medication orders.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products.
- Demonstrate, communicate, and apply procurement, billing, reimbursement and inventory management procedures.
- Demonstrate, communicate, apply, and assist pharmacists in patient- and medication-safety.
- Describe and apply the use of technology and informatics in the healthcare environment.
- Demonstrate, communicate and apply compliance with pharmacy regulatory issues.
- Demonstrate, communicate and apply quality assurance practices and reporting.
Program Mission & Description
Program Mission: This program provides quality training to produce professional pharmacy technicians prepared to sit for the national pharmacy certification exam. Our curriculum prepares students to succeed in a competitive economy by focusing on quality, innovative technology, self-initiative, and problem solving. Front Range Community College is committed to meeting the pharmacy technician needs of the community it serves.
Program Description: This certificate prepares students to assist pharmacists with the technical tasks in community and hospital pharmacy settings, as well as several additional settings.
The curriculum is in a modular format consisting of three five-week instructional modules. Two modules of experiential practice follow the three modules in the following semester. Students may enter the program either in the fall or spring semester. This program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Additional expenses incurred during the PHT program may include identification badges, books, lecture notes, scrubs, criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, BLS certification from an AHA provider, and immunizations prior to clinical rotations.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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My Academic Plan
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to guide you toward program completion. You should complete courses in the recommended order provided below and work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Students pursuing this program (part-time) should take PHT 111, PHT 116, PHT 119 and PHT 235 in Semester 1 (13 credits); PHT 112, PHT 115 and PHT 118) in Semester 2 (8 credits); and PHT 170 and PHT 171 in Semester 3 (8 credits).
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Students pursuing this program (part-time) should take PHT 111, PHT 116, PHT 119 and PHT 235 in Semester 1 (13 credits); PHT 112, PHT 115 and PHT 118) in Semester 2 (8 credits); and PHT 170 and PHT 171 in Semester 3 (8 credits).
| PHT 170 | Pharmacy Clinical: Institutional | 4 |
| PHT 171 | Pharmacy Clinical: Community | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |