Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, translation missing: en.activerecord.attributes.program_credential_type.other
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Location: PCC-West Campus, Tucson, AZ
FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION CONTACT: 520-206-3047
A. Course Objective
Description: Learn to work as a pharmacy technician assisting a pharmacist. This program includes training within laboratory and clinical settings.
Competencies to be achieved: Upon successful completion of the Pharmacy Technology Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
• Students will be able apply introductory pharmacy concepts
• Increase proficiency in the Practical Skills required of a Pharmacy Technician in the two most common environments: retail and Hospital
• Describe the Legal Aspects and Scope of Practice of the Pharmacy Technician
• Recognize brand and generic names of the medications, and categorize them by mechanism of actions based on the anatomy and physiology changes or processes
• Create connections between pharmacology and the medications being taught
• Students will be able to access and use various reference materials in the pharmacy practice setting
B. Total Cost of Program $5,662.50 (Include all costs to student including testing, licensure): Student required to pay Differential In-State tuition costs (See www.pima.edu Paying for School, Costs, Differential Tuition, Pay A)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Each course has a required textbook indicated in the course syllabus. For information contact: 520-206-3047
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
For information contact: 520-206-3047
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.pima.edu/programs-courses/credit-programs-degrees/health-professions/pharmacy-tech/pharmacy-tech-cert.html
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Fingerprinting and criminal background information may be a part of many state and federal licensing and certification processes.
• Other requirements needed:
Before being admitted to the program, students must meet with the program director by contacting Susi Schmidt at sschmidt@pima.edu
NOTE: Some PHT courses have reading and/or math prerequisites. Before beginning PHT coursework, students will need to have either completed reading 091 (or higher) and math 092 (or higher); or met course prerequisite requirements through assessment (i.e. assessment score at the REA 112 level or higher, or Math assessment score at MAT 097 or higher).
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.pima.edu/paying-for-school/paying-your-bill/refunds/
Student Grievance Policy: https://www.pima.edu/current-students/complaint-processes/
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No,
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No,
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Training is recognized in other geographic areas.
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Accrediting Agency and link to website: http://www.ashp.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: TBD % of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
27
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Pima Community College-West Campus
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Pharmacy Technology - Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Pharmacy Technology Certification Board
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$610.50 Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment
In-State Tuition
$4,052.50 In State Tuition-Differential Tuition Pay A
Other Fees
$359.00 Course Fees, Drug Screening/Fingerprint/State Licensing
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,716.50 Out-of-State Tuition-Differential Tuition Pay A
Registration Fee
$30.00 Ea Sem $15
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$610.50 Supplies, & Equipment
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,662.50
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$11,326.50
