PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – #8305/#8306
Pharmacy Syllabus
Pharmacy Pacing Guide
Pharmacy Flyer
ABOUT:
- One-year program that provides students an in-depth exposure to the pharmaceutical industry
- Students will take the National Certification Exam, upon completion they will be qualified to register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to work in the state of Virginia
- Those in the industry on the Virginia Peninsula have identified Pharmacy Technician as their number one are of employment need
- Job growth for pharmacy technicians will be twice the average for all occupations in Virginia
STUDENT STUDY:
Preparing and dispensing prescriptions
Compounding medications
Preparing intravenous medications
Stocking medications
Repackaging medications
Communication and customer service skills
Brand and Generic medications schedules and classifications
PREREQUISITES:
Seniors Only Completion of Algebra I and English 10 with a grade of “B” or above
CAMPUS LOCATION: Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M and P.M
CLASS SIZE: 20 per Session
CREDENTIALS: ExCPT National Certification Exam
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
| Program Fees: | |
| Lab Coat | $25.00 |
| Technician Certification Prep Pack | $75.00 |
| CPR/BLS | $60.00 |
| Student Organization Fee | $17.00 |
INSTRUCTOR: Angela Stroble, CPhT, angela.stroble@nhrec.org (757)874-4444 ext. 9-5515
BIO:
30 years of experience in the Pharmacy Technician industry
She has been employed at New Horizons for over 5 years
She has been employed in retail, hospital, and home health settings.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Pharmacy Technician
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Wal-Mart
VCU School of Pharmacy
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
POST-SECONDARY PARTNERS:
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
