Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Proficiency
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.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSCI 1113 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 Human Anatomical Structure I | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 Human Anatomical Structure II | 3 |
| HIT 1103 Health Data Content and Structures or HIT 1213 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.