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Description
The Pharmacy Technology program prepares students for employment
in a variety of positions in the fields of pharmacy and drug dispensing.
The program consists of four quarters (78 quarter hours) of classroom
instruction and hands-on training that familiarizes the student
with the operation of the modern pharmacy. The curriculum also includes
two quarters of practicum or clinical experience during which the
student practices his or her skills in an actual work setting.
Prior to beginning the clinical phase of training, all Pharmacy
Technology students must submit dental and medical records RPR blood
test, a tuberculin skin test, and other medical information.
In compliance with OSHA standards, Valdosta Tech requires that each
student receive the HB vaccination series or sign a waiver declining
the vaccination. This series must be completed prior to clinical
experience or externship experience.
Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:
- Present official documentation of an acceptable accredited high
school diploma, GED, or acceptable college credit.
- Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last
five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven
years.
The program graduate must be at least 18 years of
age and be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency
certificate.
Technical Standards for Pharmacy Technology
Working Environment- Work indoors; environment should be clean, neat, organized and well lighted.
Duties- Assist licensed pharmacist in dispensing and distributing medications and in providing pharmaceutical care to patients. Use automated devices, computers, robots, and manual devices such as graduates, syringes with needles, and weighing devices.
Stock, inventory, and order medications; collect patient information; maintain patient profiles; compound pharmaceutical preparations; count or pour medications into dispensing containers; input information utilizing a computer or other equipment; repackage medications; prepare sterile and bio-hazardous products; maintain medication stock at designated locations within an institution; collect quality improvement data; deliver medications; and operate computerized dispensing and/ or robotic technology.
Personal Qualities- Must be exact in all calculated work; read and understand work related materials; inspect and evaluate the quality of products; use math skills and scientific methods to solve problems; find and recognize important information; use effective communication and interpersonal skills; think critically in a timely fashion;
add, subtract, multiply, divide quickly, correctly and honestly. Excellent work ethics are a must.
Physical Demands- Lift up to 25 pounds; make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists; prolonged standing/sitting; use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects; ability to frequently reach and lift; handle mental and physical stress.
Note: Prior criminal convictions may affect a student’s ability to participate in the clinical portion of the program and/or in board certification. All students with a criminal conviction must make an appointment with the program coordinator to discuss their eligibility to participate in the program prior to applying for admission to the program.
Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 78
Practicum
Evaluation Form
» Decisions regarding the selection of electives are
made by the student after consultation with the instructor.
* The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline
above.
Core courses must be initiated before acceptance into the program.
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