Pharmacy Technician Training Program
This 12-week review course is designed to prepare participants to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Participants will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examinations.
Below is a brief explanation of the course and the requirements for enrollment. Prerequisites for the course include:
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A High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
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A $100 non-refundable application/processing fee, this includes drugs and background check
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Commitment to the rigorous 12-week course schedule.
REVIEW COURSE TOPICS
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Introduction to Pharmacy
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Top 200 Drugs
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Mathematics
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Reference Sources
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Inventory Management
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Integrated Lab Experiences
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Pharmacy and Medical Terminology
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Introduction to Pharmacology
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Prescriptions
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Routes and Formulations
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Parenteral Solutions and Pharmacy Prepared Sterile Products
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Compounding
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Automated Devices for Dispensing and
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Administration of Drugs
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Law and Ethics
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Receiving and interpreting of medication orders.
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Pharmacy calculations
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Aseptic IV preparation
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Pharmacy Automation
Class Starts:
Jan 15, 2018.
Program Administrator & Director:
Dr. Joel Sarsah PharmD/MBA
Course Instructors:
Felix Asamoah-Darko
Derek B. Osei
Program Registrar:
Derek B. Osei
Location:
1690 Old Bridge Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Time:
Monday & Wednesday, 6 -10 pm
Cost of Program:
$2700