ACADEMIC MAP Pharmacy Technician, C.A.S

Semester 1 COURSE CR COMMENTS COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE 1 MATH 120 — QUANTITATIVE LITERACY OR HIGHER 3 COMM 202 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 PTEC 101 + 101L PHARMACY PRACTICE 7 PTEC 112 PHARMACOLOGY 1 3 TOTAL: 17 Semester 2 COURSE CR COMMENTS BTEC 253 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 PTEC 111 CALCULATIONS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS 2 PTEC 114 PHARMACOLOGY 2 3 PTEC 121 PHARMACY TECH CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2 PTEC 102 CLINICAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY 3 TOTAL: 13

The Certificate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician prepares individuals to function as pharmacy technicians under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The pharmacy technician utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures to prepare and dispense medications in both the community and institutional pharmacy settings. MILESTONE COURSE: FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE: These courses have a clinical component that require a background check on admission, drug testing, active CPR card, and current immunizations. CAREER PLANNING: CAPSTONE COURSE: ELECTIVES: CONCURRENT COURSES: CERTIFICATION: Successful completion of the program prepares the graduate to sit for the PTCB National Certification Exam. PRACTICUM and SEMINAR 2+2 with WVU Parkersburg CAREER LADDER: Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time. TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 30 2019-2020

The Certificate of Applied Science in Patient Care Technician is approved by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Information can be obtained at www.nhanow.com Certification exams offered through NHA are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (USA GED)
• Meet requirements for general admission to college and be admitted to college
• Meet Technical Standards for Admission with or without reasonable accommodations
• No history of felony convictions

ADMISSION TO PROGRAM

• Submit completed Nursing and Health Sciences application
• Provide official copy of HS and prior college transcripts
• 2.0 GPA from HS and/or college

Completion of the application process does not imply the applicant will be admitted to the PCT program. Due to space limitations, qualified applicants may be ranked according to GPA and submission of application. 

ACCEPTANCE TO PROGRAM

• Comply with Clinical Practice Requirements:
  • Background Checks
  • Physical Exam
  • Immunizations
  • CPR
  • Drug Testing

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of 31 credit hours as outlined in the program of study
• Maintain minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Complete all courses in the curriculum with a grade of C or better
• Complete the NHA Patient Care Technician Certification Exam
• Optional: Complete the NHA EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Certification Exams (at own expense).

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE*
Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Applied Science program prepares qualified individuals to function as pharmacy technicians under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. As an integral member of the pharmacy staff, the pharmacy technician utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures to prepare and dispense medications in both the community and institutional pharmacy settings. The pharmacy technician also maintains patient profiles and manages inventory.

Through a combination of classroom presentations, campus laboratory practice, and clinical experiences, the student will develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacy technician in the safe preparation and delivery of medications to patients. The program includes courses in general and technical education. Clinical and community practice experiences are under licensed pharmacist supervision at local hospital and retail pharmacies. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is approved by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

APPLICATION TO PROGRAM
The Nursing and Health Sciences programs have limited enrollment and a selective review process. Students requesting admission to the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program must first meet the requirements for general admission to the college.

In addition to meeting all general admission criteria for the college, students must complete a separate Nursing and Health Sciences application and provide an official copy of their high school transcript or GED and any prior college transcripts. Applications to the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program are available in the Nursing and Health Sciences Division office and online at www.wvup.edu/healthsciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

1. Be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
2. Minimum 2.0 cumulative college or high school GPA.
   *Please Note: it is the student’s responsibility to enroll in the appropriate courses as per their advisor
   and degree curriculum.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete 30 credit hours as outlined in the Course of Study.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average.
• Complete at least 8 credit hours at WVU Parkersburg.
• Complete all courses in the curriculum with a grade of C or better.
• Complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
• Complete and file the graduation application, in OLSIS, within the stated deadlines.

 

ACADEMIC MAP Pharmacy Technician, C.A.S

 

Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs):

To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.” Composition & Rhetoric Science & Technology Math & Quantitative Skill  Society, Diversity & Connections Human Inquiry & the Past The Arts and Creativity  ENGL 101  ENGL 102  ENGL 107*  ENGL 108*  ASTR 106  BIOL 101 &  BIOL 103 L  BIOL 102  BIOL 104 L  BIOL 107 *  BIOL 108 *  BIOL 109 *  BIOL 115  BIOL 117  BIOL 171  CHEM 111  CHEM 115  CHEM 116  CS 101  GEOL 101 &  GEOL 102 L  GEOL 103 &  GEOL 104 L  GEOL 105 &  GEOL 105 L  PSCI 111  PSCI 112  PHYS 101  PHYS 102  PHYS 111  PHYS 112  MATH 120 *  MATH 121  MATH 125 *  MATH 126  MATH 128  MATH 129  MATH 150  MATH 155  MATH 156  MATH 211  COMM 105  COMM 111  COMM 112  ECON 201  ECON 202  FREN 101  FREN 102  GEOG 102  GEOG 240  POLS 102  POLS 220  PSYC 101  PSYC 241  RELI 231  SOC 101  SOC 105  SOC 221  SOC 232  SPAN 101  SPAN 102  HIST 101  HIST 102  HIST 152  HIST 153  HIST 250 *  PHIL 111  PHIL 150 *  PHIL 170 History & Literature of the Arts  ART 101  ART 105  ART 106  MUSI 170  THEA 101 Literature  ENGL 131  ENGL 132  ENGL 221  ENGL 222  ENGL 241  ENGL 242  ENGL 261  ENGL 262  ENGL 285 Applied Arts  ART 109  THEA 102 Creative Writing  ENGL 213  ENGL 214  ENGL 215 * Serves technical and professional degree programs specific to WVU Parkersburg. Does not transfer to WVU as General Education (March 2018).

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