Course Offerings

The Pharmacy Technician course is the first course in a two-part program that prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE). This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to aid in the successful daily operation of a pharmacy. Course modules will emphasize pharmacy job roles and responsibilities, keyboarding accuracy and skills, knowledge of computer hardware and software, communication skills, customer service techniques, payment processing, familiarity with various forms of insurance plans, producing audit logs, and pharmacy law, regulations, and standards. Please note that the Pharmacy Technician Part I course is a non-degree, non-credit Continuing Education course that provides career training and the first step in preparation for an industry-related certification.

Course Objectives

Describe and differentiate between prescription insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and Workers' Compensation.

Differentiate between state and federal pharmacy laws.

Identify the warning signs that may indicate someone is a victim of human trafficking.


Explore the components of websites, webpages, and e-commerce.


Properly spell, define, and pronounce medical terms associated with each of the major body systems.


Distinguish between drugs of different classifications and their corresponding rules and regulations.


Explain the rules of the metric system and the basic units of weight, volume, and length.


Discuss the various roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies.


Explore CareerStep Community career resources.


Review prescriptions, their uses, requirements, and components.

Outline of Instruction

Pre-Assessment 1

Program Orientation

Pharmacy Business

Pharmacy Law

Introduction to Human Trafficking

Computer Fundamentals

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Pharmacology for Pharmacy

Pharmacy Calculations

Community Pharmacy

Externship Readiness Skills

Prescriptions

Contact Hours

213

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE)

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

There are no required textbooks for this program.

This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician and preparing for the certification exam.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]