Pharmacy Technology
Course Description
This program is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings.
** This program consists of three courses, you must register for all three courses. **
Co-Requisites
This program consists of three courses, you must register for all three courses listed below.
- Introduction to Pharmacy Technology
- Pharmacy Tech Lab 1
- Pharmacy Tech Math and Math Lab
Cost
Introduction to Pharmacy Technology: $125 + fees and textbook
Pharmacy Tech Lab 1: $180 + fees and textbook
Pharmacy Tech Math and Math Lab: $180 + fees and textbook
Textbook Information
Title: Pharmacy Practice for Technicians (w/Cirrus Access), 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780763893187, Author: McKennon
Cost: $160 (approx.)
Title: Pharmacy Labs for Technicians (w/ Access Card), 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780763893217, Author: Sparks
Cost: $180 (approx.)
Title: Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians (w/Access code), 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780763893200, Author: McKennon
Cost: $160 (approx.)
Textbooks can be purchased at the VGCC Bookstores on the Main Campus or online at the VGCC Bookstore website .
Online Class Details
Thank you for your interest in the Pharmacy Technician Training (PHM 3250-Z01) course.
Registration for this class is now closed as we have reached full capacity.
Please check back soon for details on our next session, scheduled for the second eight weeks of the Spring semester. This will provide an opportunity to complete in 8 weeks and continue toward the summer curriculum classes.
