Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 31-536-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Description
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to be a pharmacy technician in a variety of practice settings. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist. Graduates are prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s Certified Pharmacy Technician exam. All graduates must be 18 years of age or older.
Due to the evolving role of the pharmacy technician and the aging population, there is a need for trained pharmacy technicians.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma.
Additional program details: Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Attributes that will contribute to your success as a pharmacy technician include attention to detail, dependability as related to punctuality and attendance, a neat and well-groomed appearance, and good interpersonal communication skills.
During the clinical courses, students acquire experience in both community and institutional pharmacies. This program may be taken on a part-time basis.
Graduates are prepared to take the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) Certification Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
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Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology ^ | 3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-104 | Culture of Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| (1) | HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ | 2 |
| (1) | PHARMT-300 | Orientation to Pharmacy Operations ‡ | 1 |
| (1) | PHARMT-302 | Pharmaceutical Calculations ‡ | 2 |
| (1) | PHARMT-303 | Introduction to Drug Classification ‡ | 2 |
| (1) | PHARMT-307 | Community Pharmacy Lab ‡ | 1 |
| (1) | PHARMT-395 | Federal Laws, Ethics and Customer Service ‡ | 1 |
| (2) | PHARMT-306 | Pharmacy Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | PHARMT-310 | Institutional Pharmacy Practice ‡ | 1 |
| (2) | PHARMT-311 | Orientation to Sterile Solutions ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | PHARMT-312 | Pharmacy Operations Laboratory ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | PHARMT-314 | Pharmacy Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 2 |
| (2) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) PSYCH-231 Introductory Psychology |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
30 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Important Dates
This program is an open entry program - students can enroll in open entry programs when enrollment begins each semester.
- No prerequisite courses
- Fall start: Register for classes in April
- Spring start: Register for classes in November
Additional deadlines and important dates can be found on Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate personal/interpersonal knowledge and skills in the practice of pharmacy
- Demonstrate foundational professional knowledge and skills for the practice of pharmacy
- Prepare prescriptions/medication orders and pharmaceutical products for dispensing, distribution, and disposal
- Compound sterile and nonsterile medications
- Follow established policies and procedures for procurement, billing, reimbursement and inventory management
- Utilize pharmacy technology and informatics
- Adhere to state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy
- Apply the principles of quality assurance to the practice of pharmacy
Career Outlook
Due to the evolving role of the pharmacy technician and the aging population, there is a need for trained pharmacy technicians.
Possible Careers
Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are also required for admission:
- One year of high school-level algebra is recommended.
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission, 4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-664-8835, 301-657-3000; www.ashp.org
QUESTIONS?
Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway
262-238-2281, healthpathway@matc.edu
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