Pharmacy Technician (CP)(Plan Code: PTAPTC45)
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| Code | Title | Credits/Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communication Skills (minimum 3 credits/units required) | ||
| Eligibility for ENGL& 101 + ENGL 99 | 3 | |
| Computational Skills (minimum 3 credits/units required) | ||
| PHAR 110 | Pharmacy Calculations | 3 |
| Human Relations (minimum 3 credits/units required) | ||
| CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
| or CMST& 230 | Small Group Communication | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| AH 110 | Medical Terminology I 1 | 3 |
| AH 100 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| AH 101 | Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| AH 104 | Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration | 3 |
| AH 111 | Medical Terminology II | 3 |
| AH 120 | Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings | 1 |
| HLTH 124 | Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid | 1 |
| BUS 149 | Computer Application Essentials | 3 |
| Major Area Requirements | ||
| PHAR 105 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 4 |
| PHAR 112 | Pharmacology I | 5 |
| PHAR 114 | Pharmacy Practice and Technology | 4 |
| PHAR 118 | Pharmacy Externship I | 4 |
| PHAR 119 | Pharmacy Externship Seminar I | 2 |
| PHAR 122 | Pharmacology II | 5 |
| PHAR 123 | Pharmacy Law | 2 |
| PHAR 127 | Pharmacy Compounding | 5 |
| PHAR 128 | Pharmacy Externship II | 4 |
| PHAR 129 | Pharmacy Externship Seminar II | 2 |
| PHAR 189 | Pharmacy Capstone | 2 |
| PHAR 198 | Pharmacy Advanced Simulation Lab | 1 |
| Additional Requisite Requirements | ||
| Completion of MATH 92, BUS 102, PTCS 110, MA 103 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better (2.0) or higher, or placement into MATH 96 (Must be 7 years current upon program entry). | ||
| Total Credits/Units | 69-71 | |
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Must be seven years current upon program entry.
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
- Demonstrate interpersonal/human relations skills. (GE)
- Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)
- Exhibit effective communication skills in interactions with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy processes and information technology to accurately and safely prepare and dispense medications in a variety of pharmacy settings.
- Demonstrate professional clinical skills in the work place while complying with laws, regulations, and ethical standards of practice.
- Successfully complete all criteria necessary for registration as a pharmacy tech in any state.
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