Pharmacy Technology Diploma
D45580
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Pharmacy Technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.
Students will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medications in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.
Employment opportunities include retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technology program, a graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technicians.
- Apply critical thinking skills and technical skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication.
- Perform mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions.
- Use current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications.
- Function effectively as a member of the health care team displaying sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Practice in a legal and ethical manner.
Diploma Awarded
A diploma in Pharmacy Technology is awarded by the College upon completion of the program.
Note
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include uniforms, lab coat, physical examination, immunizations, a reliable transportation, criminal background check, drug screen and other miscellaneous fees.
Criminal Background Checks
Affiliating clinical agencies with which the College has contracted to provide clinical experiences for Pharmacy Technology students may require students to submit to criminal background checks and drug testing prior to or during participation in clinical experiences at the site. Students should be aware that if a clinical site denies a student placement in their facility, the student would be unable to complete the required clinical component of the course. This will prohibit the student from progressing and completing the Pharmacy Technology program. The student will be dropped from the program.
For More Information
The Pharmacy Technology program is in the Allied Health and Public Services Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6950 or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu.
Admissions
Individuals desiring admission to the program must follow the admissions procedures outlined in this catalog.
First Step To Apply:
Call the Admissions and Records Office at (919) 739-6720.
First Semester
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 37