Pharmacy Technician


Instructor: Darlene Redd, CPhT


Established in October, 1999, the purpose of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide academic and experiential training for students with little or no background in pharmacy technology. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to perform the functions of pharmacy technicians and to obtain certification through the national voluntary Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification process. Upon successful completion of the PTCB Examination, students will be entitled to use the designation "Certified Pharmacy Technician".

Potential applicants who are less than 18 years of age should consult with allied health program director at Barbara.Avent@ttcjackson.edu prior to making application.


Pharmacy Technician Course Layout   

First Quarter: Clock Hours
Anatomy & Physiology 79.5
Introduction to Pharmacy Operations 53
Computer Science 26.5
Pharmacy Practice 59
Medical Terminology 53
Basic Math and Calculations 53

 

Second Quarter: Clock Hours
Pharmacology & Therapeutics 81
Pharmacy Practice 54
Sterile Products 54
Communications 26
Computer Science 27
Basic Math & Calculations 54

                                                    

Third Quarter Clock Hours
Clinical Training (In-patient, Sterile Products, Community Pharmacy, or Chain Pharmacy) 224
Pharmacy Practice 100

 

Fourth Quarter: Clock Hours
Clinical Training (In-patient, Sterile Products, Community Pharmacy, or Chain Pharmacy) 224
Pharmacy Practice 100

Total:  1296 Hours