Pharmacy Technician (450 hours) one-year program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take the national examinations, Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or Exam Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ExCPT). Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians, who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, have many exciting and respected career options and are well-positioned to pursue post-secondary study in the pharmacy field. Students in this program tactically participate in the HOSA CTSO.

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS:
Pharmacist, Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and/or EMT/Paramedic

CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS SITES:
Retail Pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacies

PROGRAM CONTENT:
• Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Which Enhances:
      • Personal Qualities & People Skills
      • Professional Knowledge & Skills
      • Technology Knowledge & Skills
• Examining All Aspects of An Industry
• Addressing Elements of Student Life
• Exploring the World of Pharmacy
• Building a Professional Career
• Communicating in the Pharmacy Setting
• Incorporating Safety Procedures
• Assisting the Pharmacist in Serving Patients
• Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems
• Participating in the Administration and Management of Pharmacy Practice