Pathways: Pharmacy Technician
Today's dynamic pharmacy environment requires that professionals understand clinical, administrative and reimbursement issues that the pharmacy organization faces on a daily basis.
Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders for patients. This comprehensive 120 hour training will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the pharmacy technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. You can visit their website at www.ptcb.org for more information on becoming nationally certified.
Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and online billing and reimbursement. Anyone wishing to intern or work in a pharmacy in Oregon must be registered with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. You can download their application at Oregon Board of Pharmacy application.
The next training begins Fall term, September 22, 2008.
This is a non-credit class and is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Conveniently located:
- PCC's Central Portland Workforce Training Center
- Career Pathways students will also attend a weekly, 3-hour Career Planning course on either Tuesdays from 1-4pm in Beaverton or Fridays from 9am - noon in southeast Portland (see course description below).
Features
- Students participate in three hours a week of Career Planning.
- A cohort learning community is developed and an Employment Specialist supports students as they pursue employment in this field.
- This training is offered in partnership with PCC Institute for Health Professionals and PCC Professional Skills Department.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in a Career Planning course in the first term of the training. Career Pathways is committed to working with students seeking employment for up to two months after completion of the training.
Estimated Cost of Training: $4,343.60
Training Cost Sheet
Note: The figures above are based on the 2007/08 PCC fee structure. They are approximations and subject to change without notice. The cost not include Admission and Parking fee.
Prerequisites
- Able to type 30 words per minute
- Experience in MS Office Windows/Word/Excel
- Students must have college placement test scores that place them into the following classes: Writing 90 Reading 90 Math 20
- Please download the application for PCC and mail the completed application to:
Institute for Health Professionals
Portland Community College
1626 SE Water Avenue, Room 114
Portland, OR 97214
Course of Study
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician | non-credit | |
| WFTT23 | Career Planning: This course is designed to build a learning community among students pursuing career pathways courses. Students will develop their skills as a student, intern and job seeker. A job search portfolio will be used as an organizational framework for the course. | non-credit |
| Total Credits (Term 1) | non-credit | |
| Optional | Internship | 6 - 16 |
| Total Credits (Optional) | 6 - 16 | |
What should I do next to get into the training?
- Apply for Admission to the College, there is a $25 fee.
- Take the college placement exam workshop.
- Schedule a time to take the COMPASS placement exam. You can call one of the PCC testing centers to schedule the exam.
- Complete the PCC online student orientation.
- Contact Laurie Chadwick at 503-788-6233.