Pharmacy Technician

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Program Overview

Completion of this program gives high school seniors the opportunity to graduate with a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification and state license, opening the door to immediate career opportunities in healthcare! Students gain hands-on experience both in the classroom and in real pharmacy settings, working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in either a retail, closed-door, compounding, or hospital pharmacy.

What you'll Learn

Students learn techniques for effective management of patient care and providing a safe environment that promotes healing and wellness. Clinical skills such as injections, blood typing and blood draws, and basic vital signs collection are taught. Students will complete a 160-hour clinical externship with one of our clinical partners during the fourth quarter of the program. Students who successfully complete this course and the required state testing will earn a Medical Assisting Endorsement from the State of Utah and the option to test for the NCCT National Medical Assistant Certification, as well as the NCCT National Phlebotomy Certification.

Important Requirements for Licensure:

1. Students will need to complete a 180-hour externship at a local retail, hospital, long-term care, or compounding pharmacy. These hours will need to be completed outside of class time.
2. Students will need to maintain at least 92% attendance throughout the entire school year.
3. Students will need to maintain a C grade or above in all program courses throughout the year.
4. Students will need to complete all required lab hours and pass-off lab skills with a 90% or higher.
If any of the above requirements are not met, the student will be ineligible for pharmacy technician licensure at the end of the school year.

Externships:

During the 180-hour externship experience, students will apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Students are expected to maintain professionalism at all times, including consistent attendance, punctuality, and appropriate dress. They should communicate respectfully with pharmacists, staff, and patients, follow all workplace policies, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and take initiative. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to healthcare standards are essential, as students represent both themselves and the program in a professional environment.

Career Possibilities:

USBE Health Science Career List
  • Pharmacy Technician – retail or clinical
  • Pharmacist – retail or clinical

Additional Details:

High School Credit: CTE credit or elective credit: up to 4 credits

Concurrent Enrollment: 3 College Credits. Student is responsible to register and pay for concurrent enrollment classes at SLCC.

Industry Certifications: National Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Utah State Pharmacy Technician License through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). 

Skills Certifications: Utah State Skills Certificate Tests

Recommended: Chemistry and high school math proficiency. 3.0 or higher cumulative high school GPA.

Required: Students MUST complete a background check and pass a urine drug screening to be in the pharmacy technician program. Students may be required to complete additional vaccinations depending on pharmacy externship site requirements. 

Additional Opportunities: Students can participate in HOSA.

Course Descriptions

For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix Here

MA 1100 Medical Terminology:

Students will become proficient in medical front-office skills, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records. Learn clinical skills such as measuring vital signs, documenting in the medical record, assisting with minor surgical procedures, performing phlebotomy, administering medications, performing Basic Medical Laboratory Procedures, and performing EKGs.

Pharmacy Technician:

This year-long course provides training for students to prepare to take the national certification exam. Students will learn patient data collection and recording, medication processing, medication order preparation, and inventory management. Emphasis will be placed on pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as proper work-place safety and sanitization.

Health Science Capstone:

This is a semester course designed to prepare students for a health science career. Students will participate in work-based learning experiences designed to introduce and research different health science careers.

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