Pharmacy Technician Training Program A Certificate/ Diploma Program 1 Pre-Requisite Course PD101 Professional Development This course is designed

d to help students become effective and successful learners in a college environment. Students will also learn to identify and apply professionalism strategies and techniques in an allied healthcare environment. A basic medical terminology program is also introduced and used throughout the course to help students become familiar with their core classwork requirements.

7 Core Classes PT 101 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Intravenous Basics Students will be introduced to the anatomy and physiology and diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and their commonly used medications. Students also gain an understanding of the principles of USP <797> / aseptic technique which are involved in preparing sterile intravenous compounds. PT 102 Microorganisms and Oncology Pharmacy Students will be introduced to various types of disease-producing microorganisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi. The medication classes used to treat different types of pathogens will also be explained. An overview of cancer will be discussed as well as the treatment options currently available. Students will also learn the basic principles of USP <797>/aseptic technique, proper manipulation of sterile products and how they apply to preparing chemotherapy and hazardous medications. Radiopharmaceutical therapies are also discussed. PT103 Central Nervous System and Special IV Solutions Discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the brain, spine and nervous system disorders and diseases of the Central Nervous System as well as the therapies which are used to treat them. Students will also cover the sterile techniques used to prepare specialized IV solutions including irrigation solutions and ophthalmic preparations. Irrigation solutions, their uses and preparations will be covered as well as the anatomy of the eye, characteristics of ophthalmic solutions and how to successfully prepare them. PT104 Non-Prescription Drugs, Keyboarding and Prescription Processing Students will become familiar with various over-the-counter preparations including herbal preparations and popular dietary supplements. This course also provides for the student a basic micro-computer orientation with an introduction to keyboarding and prescription processing with

a correlating software program. PT 136 Digestive, Endocrine, and Integumentary Systems Students study the anatomy and physiology of the Digestive, Endocrine and Integumentary systems. Students will also study common disorders, diseases, of these systems and the medications that are used to treat them. Students will learn about community pharmacy practice, including the importance of inventory control, ordering medication, stocking and pricing of medications. Students are also introduced to third party processing. Students will also learn about extemporaneous compounding of creams, ointments, solutions and lotions. Calculations involving reconstituting medications, intravenous flow rates and pediatric doses also covered. PT 118 - Hospital Pharmacy The course introduces the students to the daily functions of a hospital pharmacy practice setting, including technician responsibilities, interpretation of physician orders, medical administration records and inventory issues. Students will study the various types of medication distribution systems. Students will also learn to interpret hospital orders and fill unit dose orders. Unit dose prepackaging, unit dose cart fill, dose calculations and floor stock medications are covered. A field trip to a local area hospital is also included during this course. PT109 - Retail Pharmacy and Pharmacy Law This course introduces the students to the retail or ambulatory pharmacy and the technicians role in this specific practice setting. Students will interpret and process drug orders and enter them into the computer system accurately and efficiently. Students will also work with a correlating pharmacy software program. Federal and state pharmacy laws governing the handling of medications and controlled substances are also covered in great detail. The application of medical bioethics, professionalism, registration and certification requirements are also presented to the students. PT 201 Experiential Training Experiential training is undertaken by a student following her. his successful completion of all seven core classes. The training consists of 180 hours (eight hours a day, five days a week) at two (2) experiential training sites. The student will spend 180 hours under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. While at the clinical site the student will practice the skills taught during the classroom portion of the program.