PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

✓ Prepare students for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician.

✓ Describe the different roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician and the pharmacist.

✓ Describe the standard techniques and procedures required of pharmacy technicians.

✓ Instruct students on how to interpret and process prescriptions.

✓ Providing quality pharmaceutical services to patients and effective communication skills.

✓ Introduce students to pharmacy operations in retail, community, hospital, and other pharmacy settings.

✓ Provide students with a basic understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.

✓ Introduce students to pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacology,

✓ List and explain the classifications of drugs and understand their indications, therapeutic effects, side effects, dosing recommendations, and routes of administration.

✓ List and describe the use and effects of the top 200 generic and trade drugs.

✓ List and describe non-prescription drugs and treatments.

✓ Outline the regulations imposed by state and federal law related to pharmacies and pharmacy technicians.

✓ Have students take professional pride and always focus on prevention and safety.

✓ Success Habits: Have students identify, develop, and implement an excellent work ethic and professionalism.