Pharmacy Technician
1050 Hour Program
Instructor: Nicole Pritchett
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians in institutional or retail settings. This challenging curriculum includes the metric system, medical terminology, medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical compounding, sterile techniques, maintenance of inventory, IV preparation, preparing purchase orders, receiving and checking supplies purchased, printing labels, typing prescription labels, delivering medications, pricing prescription drug orders and supplies, prepackaging unit doses , patient record systems, control records, data processing, computer application, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, including CPR.
Laboratory activities and clinical practicum experiences are an integral part of this program.
State Licensure
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to register and apply for licensure with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
Industry Certification
It is recommended that program completers take the national pharmacy technician certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, 2215 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC 20037-2985, 202-429-7576.
Financial Aid is Available for this program!
Locklin Tech has a financial aid counselor to assist students who may qualify for a Pell Grant. Locklin’s school code number is 017198. The application process may be completed on-line at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Email Nicole Pritchett for more information. |
