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Pharmacy Technology - PT22 Diploma
Program Description: The Pharmacy Technology Diploma is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. Graduates will be employable as an entry level pharmacy technician.
**The Georgia Board of Pharmacy does not approve registrations for individuals who are currently on criminal probation for offenses including, but not limited to: theft, fraud, forgery, providing a false name, any crime of moral turpitude, or any crime related to substance abuse. In limited circumstances, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy may approve registrations for individuals who are on criminal probation for minor traffic offenses. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not considered a minor traffic offense.**
">Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
- Present acceptable SAT or ACT scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable ACCUPLACER, COMPASS or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores
Additional Program Requirements:
- American Heart Association Provider CPR Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations, criminal background check and drug screen required prior to start of clinical rotation.
- Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing to be eligible for the program.
- Student must complete MATH 1012 before registering for occupational courses.
- Students may complete the following courses prior to the occupational portion of the program: ENGL 1010, PSYC 1010, ALHS 1011, ALHS 1040, ALHS 1090, COLL 1010 or COMP 2000.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Start Terms:
- This program begins every other semester on the Valdosta campus.
Curriculum
General Core Courses | 9 |
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ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology | 3 |
Occupational Courses | 47 |
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ALHS 1011 Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
ALHS 1040 Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
PHAR 1000 Pharmaceutical Calculations | 4 |
PHAR 1010 Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals | 5 |
PHAR 1020 Principles of Dispensing Medications | 4 |
PHAR 1030 Principles of Sterile Medication Preparation | 4 |
PHAR 1040 Pharmacology | 4 |
PHAR 1050 Pharmacy Technology Practicum | 5 |
PHAR 2060 Advanced Pharmacy Technology Principles | 3 |
PHAR 2070 Advanced Pharmacy Technology Practicum | 5 |
Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills | 3 |
COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application | 3 |
Faculty & Staff
Pharmacy Technology Program Coordinator and Exposure Control Coordinator
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Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason, a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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