Academic Programs

Overview

Prepare pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medications in pharmacies. The Pharmacy Technician training program will prepare students to work in a pharmacy and be eligible to take a certification examination at the age of 18. An externship provides the student with hands on experience as well as providing the necessary skills to pass the certification exam to be successful in the industry.

Locations

Online

Course Number Course Title Credits
Fall - Year 1
Course Number
Course Title
Pharmacy Principles and Practices I
Credits
5
 
Total Credits Fall - Year 1
Credits
5
Spring Year 1
Course Number
Course Title
Medical Terminology in Healthcare   Or   
Credits
2
Course Number
Course Title
Medical Terminology
Credits
2
Course Number
Course Title
Externship - Retail   Or
Credits
3
Course Number
Course Title
Externship - Hospital
Credits
3
 
Credits Spring - Year 1
Credits
5
 
TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
10
Fall - Year 1
PHRM 1100 Pharmacy Principles and Practices I 5
  Total Credits Fall - Year 1 5
Spring Year 1
HC 1180 Medical Terminology in Healthcare   Or    2
BIOL 2245 Medical Terminology 2
PHRM 1135 Externship - Retail   Or 3
PHRM 1130 Externship - Hospital 3
  Credits Spring - Year 1 5
  TOTAL CREDITS 10