Accelerated Pharmacy Technology

Catalog description

Overview of the pharmacy industry and entry-level pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities. Covers anatomy, physiology and health science, as well as pharmacology, scope of practice, and federal laws and regulations. Includes technical aspects of prescription dispensing and drug distribution in the retail and hospital setting. Also provides coverage of computer use, bulk compounding, packaging, inventory control, drug storage and a variety of drug delivery systems. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Accelerated Pharmacy Technology program.