HSX1982X Pharmacy Technician

Course Description

This nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician online course and training program teaches the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a forty-hour externship. All materials are included. 300 hours.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Define the differences between the hospital and retail pharmacy setting.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all duties performed.
• Understand the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state mandated.
• Interpret physician orders and prescriptions.
• Prepare and distribute medications.
• Define medical and pharmaceutical terms, and common abbreviations.
• Understand the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality of all patient information.
• Process insurance billing and/or collect payments.
• Control inventory.
• Pass the National Certification Exam.

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Course Fee: $2,295

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.

Prerequisite

Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer knowledge.

Course Information

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