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Submitter's Information
Kurt Spurgin, DC, PhD
Health Sciences Instructor
Inland Empire/Desert
College of the Desert
CTE Dean
Courtney Doussett
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Program Details
Pharmacy Technician
New Program
Pharmacy Technology (122100)
01/27/20
Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement provides both the technical and practical training that enables the technician, upon licensure, to function as a competent entry-level assistant to the pharmacist. Program curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory instruction in a simulated clinical environment. Pharmacy Technicians may be employed in hospitals, community pharmacies, home-health care settings. Students completing the required courses under the Pharmacy Technology Certificate of Achievement will be prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician
| 2014-15 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2015-16 | 2016-2017 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2017-2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total | Annual # Sections | Annual Enrollment Total |
| HS 065 | Basic Pharmacology | 1 | 34 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 57 | 4 | 100 |
| HS 067 | Medication Dosage calculations | 7 | 199 | 7 | 230 | 6 | 185 | 9 | 292 |
| HS 074 | HS Informatics | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 2 | 53 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement provides both the technical and practical training that enables the technician, upon licensure, to function as a competent entry-level assistant to the pharmacist. Program curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory instruction in a simulated clinical environment. Pharmacy Technicians may be employed in hospitals, community pharmacies, home-health care settings, and government agencies. Students completing the required courses under the Pharmacy Technology Certificate of Achievement will be prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician. California State Board of Pharmacy registration is a legal requirement for work in California as a pharmacy technician.
On successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement, the students should:
- Have developed the skills to function as a competent entry-level assistant to the pharmacist.
- Be prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam required for licensing by the California State Board of Pharmacy
Course Units and Hours
11
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Course Report
Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement provides both the technical and practical training that enables the technician, upon licensure, to function as a competent entry-level assistant to the pharmacist. Program curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory instruction in a simulated clinical environment. Pharmacy Technicians may be employed in hospitals, community pharmacies, home-health care settings. Students completing the required courses under the Pharmacy Technology Certificate of Achievement will be prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 065 | Basic Pharmacology | 3 | S1 |
| HS 067 | Medication Dosage Calculations | 1 | S1 |
| HS 074 | Informatics for Health Sciences | 3 | S2 |
| HS 068 | Pharmacy Technician | 4 | S2 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 065 | Basic Pharmacology | 3 | S1 |
| HS 067 | Medication Dosage Calculations | 1 | S1 |
| HS 074 | Medical Terminology | 2 | S2 |
| HS 068 | Pharmacy Technician | 4 | S2 |
Supporting Documents
Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions
Submission Details
10/10/19 - 01:38 PM
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Diann Thursby Super User · 11/22/19
Received regional recommendation at 11-18-19 IEDRC Deans Meeting.