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Pharmacy Technician

Location: CTEC
 
SENIORS ONLY:

This program only accepts high school seniors. Juniors are encouraged to enroll in Introduction to Health Careers.

Program Description

Discover Your Future as a Pharmacy Technician at CTEC
 
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at staying organized, and have a genuine passion for helping others, CTEC’s Pharmacy Technician program is the perfect place to start your journey.
 
Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in patient care. When individuals visit the pharmacy, they’re often facing illness and uncertainty. That’s why it’s essential for technicians to be both compassionate and precise. In this program, students will gain a solid understanding of the illnesses commonly treated with the top 200 prescribed medications, while also developing the accuracy and professionalism the role demands.
 
CTEC’s Pharmacy Technician program is a comprehensive, one-year course. In the second semester, qualified students may have the opportunity to complete an internship at a local pharmacy, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field.
 

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STUDENTS LEARN:

  • Overview, Practice Setting, & Principles of Pharmacy Practice 
  • Basic Safety Standards
  • Customer Service & Communication
  • Ethics, Law, & Regulatory Agencies
  • Top 200 Medications, Dosage Forms, Routes of Administration, & Drug Classifications
  • Introduction to Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics 
  • Measurements & Calculations 
  • Inventory Management 
  • Extemporaneous & Sterile Compounding
 
 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Designations offered to students completing the Pharmacy Technician program include:

  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion
  • CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Certification (CSUB Pharmacy Program Certification)
  • Preparatory training to obtain a California Pharmacy Technician state license
  • Preparatory training to obtain PTCB National Pharmacy Certification
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Designations offered to students completing the Pharmacy Technician program include:

  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion
  • CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Certification (CSUB Pharmacy Program Certification)
  • Preparatory training to obtain a California Pharmacy Technician state license
  • Preparatory training to obtain PTCB National Pharmacy Certification

 

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Pharmacy Technician students should be proficient in reading and writing comprehension skills. Math skills must include the ability to multiply and divide fractions and basic mathematical conversions.

To be considered for a second-semester internship, students must be at least 18 years old at the time of the internship, have a social security number, obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice, and pass a drug test.

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Students earn 15 general elective units each semester toward their high school graduation.

College prep course.  A-G approved.  Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.

 

 

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics necessary for entry-level employment. Successful Pharmacy Technician students often pursue careers in the following:

  • Pharmacy Clerk
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Immunizing Pharmacy Technician
  • Lead Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Insurance Auditor
  • Inventory Specialist
  • Pharmacist 


 

 

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