Pharmacy Technician Entry Level, Certificate of Completion

At the end of the entry-level program, students will be able to:

1. Prioritize workflow while assisting the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for direct patient care, drug use review, and departmental management.
2. Classify commonly used prescription and non-prescription drugs according to therapeutic class and indication.
3. Apply various professional practice standards necessary to assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site for compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and professional standards.
4. Choose appropriate pharmaceuticals, devices, and supplies according to an established purchasing program.
5. Apply the skills needed to take personal responsibility for assisting the pharmacist in improving the pharmacy care of patients.