My Academic Plan
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
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 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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First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| PHT 170 | Pharmacy Clinical: Institutional | 4 |
| PHT 171 | Pharmacy Clinical: Community | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |