HLTH5600 - Pharmacy Technician
Course Description
There's a growing demand for pharmacy technicians in Hawai`i as a result of our rapidly growing healthcare industry. Separate yourself from the competition through our course which provides the skills and knowledge necessary to receive national certification, and build the foundation for a pharmaceutical career. Employers will recognize that you're more qualified to offer effective patient care and service. Besides learning the history of pharmaceutical medicine, you'll develop skills in calculations, drug classification, processing, inventory, and billing - various roles of a Pharmacy Technician in retail and hospital settings. Also, please note that basic computer skills and typing skills (+35 WPM) are preferred requirements to ensure your success.
Course fees include textbooks, practice tests, and the PTCE Industry credential exam fees.
Course Outline
The course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to receive national certification. Students will develop skills in calculation, drug classification, processing, inventory, and billing in retail and hospital settings. Also, please note that basic computer skills and typing skills (+35 WPM) are preferred requirements to ensure your success.Learner Outcomes
Goals
- Successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
- Prepare for work as a pharmacy technician in different pharmacy settings
Student Learning Outcomes
- Perform the various duties of a pharmacy technician in different settings, e.g., retail/outpatient, hospital/inpatient
- Apply state and federal laws related to pharmacy
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately
- Understand pharmacy inventory and 3rd party billing
- Identify and classify the top 200 Drugs
Notes
For information or assistance on:
- On-line registration or general registration and payment call 455-0477 or email: workdev@hawaii.edu
- Financial assistance, program advising, or attending an information session, please complete the online inquiry form and an advisor will contact you.
- For possible tuition assistance, please visit https://uhcc.hawaii.edu/goodjobshawaii/index.phpto learn more about the Good Jobs Hawaii grant program.
- Click here to learn more about financial assistance and student support resources.
- View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list for more information.
Coordinator: Patrick Leddy
Workforce Development Coordinator
psleddy@hawaii.edu
Prerequisites
1. Current Criminal Abstract (https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov) (abstract needs to be submitted within 30 days of issuance).
2. Proof of 1-Step TB test completed within the last six months.
3. Proof of MMR vaccination (titer is acceptable).
4. Proof of a 9th-grade math level or higher. Please submit the following as proof of this requirement: AA Degree, BA Degree, college transcripts, TABE results. OR take our EdReady assessment. Please fill out this EdReady Request Form.