Pharmacy Technician
Certificate of Proficiency
(15 Semester Credit Hours)
The Certificate of Proficiency in Pharmacy Technician is a course of study that will prepare students to assist pharmacists with dispensing information and processing prescriptions. Most states and employers require pharmacy technicians to be certified/registered with an official board of pharmacy. Many pharmacy technician job postings prefer individuals who are currently enrolled in a pharmacy technician school or are already certified.
Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
| Course # | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI 1113 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 | Human Anatomical Structure I | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 | Human Anatomical Structure II (prerequisite: HIT 1123) |
3 |
| HIT 1103 or HIT 1213 |
Health Data Content and Structure I or Legal Aspects of Health Information |
3 |
| HIT 1233 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.