Pharmacy Technician, Level 1 Certificate
Introduction
Pharmacy Technician, Level 1 Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Collin County Community College District, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Pharmacy Technician, Level 1 Certificate prepares students for employment in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings. Students study foundational topics including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classification, pharmacy law, and calculations.
The program totals 16 credit hours. It includes hands-on lab training, a clinical rotation, and simulation labs for medication preparation. Students also complete a clinical externship as assigned by the college and progress through the program by meeting Collin College academic policies.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Pharmacy Technician, Level 1 Certificate at Collin County Community College District for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Collin County Community College District.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Collin County Community College District as pre-requiste for admission in Pharmacy Technician, Level 1 Certificate.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students enrolling in courses for the Pharmacy Technician program adhere to the same admission, curriculum and graduation requirements as open-enrollment programs at Collin College. In addition, students wishing to enroll in this program will need to complete the following prior to acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program:
- Program Application and Interview
- Drug Screening
- Background check
- Proof of Health Insurance
The Level 1 Pharmacy Technician Certificate (16 SCH) will be awarded to students who meet the following criteria: Earn a minimum of 16 credit hours from the approved curriculum. Complete a clinical externship as assigned by the college. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Complete at least 25% of credit hours at Collin College to meet residency requirements.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy-technician-cert1-pharmacytechnician.html
More Information
- Retail pharmacy settings
- Hospital pharmacy settings
- Specialty pharmacy settings
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.