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Pharmacy Technician Online

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Pharmacy Technician Certificate Online

Duration: 4-months
Credits: 5-credits, 240 Clock Hours

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Prerequisite Courses: High School Diploma/GED, Background Screening

Hours: 240 course study hours (self-paced),  plus 200 hours externship

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Tuition: $ 899 (monthly payment plan available)

Description:

This course prepares students for employment in the pharmacy technician field. Through direct instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, and practice assignments, students learn the basics of pharmacy assisting, including various pharmacy calculations and measurements, pharmacy law, pharmacology, medical terminology and abbreviations, medicinal drugs, sterile techniques, USP 795 and 797 standards, maintenance of inventory, patient record systems, data processing automation in the pharmacy, and employability skills. Successful completion of this course prepares the student for national certification for employment as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Textbook: The Pharmacy Technician, 4th Ed. – Moini – ISBN-13: 978-0357371350

Course objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

  • Describe the role of the Pharmacy Technician.
  • Identify key aspects of the pharmacy environment.
  • List and describe body systems and the drugs used to treat illnesses.
  • Explain how to classify various drugs.
  • Understand how pharmacy laws impact pharmacy work.
  • Know how to interpret and process prescriptions.
  • Perform pharmacy calculations related to measurements, dilutions, dosages, and conversions.
  • Analyze inventory management systems, and know-how to maintain patient records.

 Contents:

Ch 1: History of Pharmacy

Ch 2: The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care

Ch 3: Pharmacy Laws, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies

Ch 4: Communication with Patients and Customers

Ch 5: Pharmaceutical Information and References

Ch 6: Prescriptions and Processing

Ch 7: Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Ch 8: Measurement Systems

Ch 9: Conversion and Calculations

Ch 10: Safety in the Workplace

Ch 11: Hospital Pharmacy

Ch 12: Community Pharmacy

Ch 13: Advanced Pharmacy

Ch 14: Extemporaneous Prescription Compounding

Ch 15: Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Ch 16: Insurance and Billing

Ch 17: Inventory Control and Management

Ch 18: Medication Errors and Safety

Ch 19: Drug Actions and Interactions

Ch 20: Therapeutic Drugs for the Nervous System

Ch 21: Therapeutic Drugs for the Musculoskeletal System

Ch 22: Therapeutic Drugs for the Endocrine System

Ch 23: Therapeutic Drugs for the Cardiovascular System

Ch 24: Therapeutic Drugs for the Immune System

Ch 25: Therapeutic Drugs for the Respiratory System

Ch 26: Therapeutic Drugs for the Urinary System

Ch 27: Therapeutic Drugs for the Digestive System

Ch 28: Therapeutic Drugs for the Reproductive System

Ch 29: Therapeutic Drugs for the Eyes, Ears, and Nose

Ch 30: Therapeutic Drugs for the Integumentary System

Ch 31: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Student Expectations

This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course would. Throughout this course, you are expected to spend approximately seven to ten hours per week online on the following activities:

  • The externship includes a mixture of instructional segments and tasks
  • Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson
  • Assessments, including tests and cumulative exams

Communication

Students have access to support 24/7 through the school helpdesk. WOLI prides itself on our ability to ensure students are well supported in their online courses.

Grading Policy

You will be graded on the work you do online and the work you submit electronically. The weighting for each category of graded activity is listed below.

Grading Category Weight
Quizzes 70%
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%

 

Earn Your Certificate Online

Upon completion of this individual course, students will be awarded a certificate from The Washington Online Learning Institute.

Certification from the accredited Washington Online Learning Institute will signify the student's achievement in both knowledge and competence.

This certificate is valid in all 50 States, *but restrictions apply to online pharmacy programs in Washington State.

Course Format: Self-Paced Online Course

Students are able to work on their courses on a flexible timeline and complete courses at their own pace. The staff at WOLI is here to support you along the way, so always be sure to reach out when you need help.

Online tests are conducted at the end of each course.

Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings. Log in at your convenience to attend school.

Washington Online Learning Institute offers the PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.

PTCB is a registered trademark of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

 

*Washington State students are required to complete the pharmacy technician program in person. The State of Washington does not approve any online pharmacy technician programs. The Washington Online pharmacy technician program is available online in all other states with the exception of the State of Washington. 

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