Associate in Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Spokane Community College
USA,Washington
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 22,401/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100 FREE
Application Fee
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USA, Washington
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1963
Total Students: 0 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States
Associate in Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Technician program trains students in all phases of the pharmacy field: drug products, calculations, dosages, dispensing techniques, inventory management, and Washington pharmacy law. Graduates will be prepared to work in both community and hospital pharmacy settings.
Each required course for graduation must be completed with a 2.0 grade or better before proceeding to the next quarter and must be maintained in all classes. The student may enroll in liberal arts either preceding or following the professional curriculum. For an associate in applied science degree, the student must complete 25 credit hours of required courses and 7 hours of department approved electives numbered 100 or above in addition to the one-year professional curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate accountability as a health care professional.
- Communicate effectively in a professional manner with members of the healthcare team.
- Able to solve math-oriented problems posed to the technician by a pharmacist.
- Practice principles of implementing physician orders in a pharmacy setting.
- Demonstrate standards of aseptic technique and safety in a pharmacy setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal requirements involved in a pharmacy operation.
- Identify appropriate information regarding standard dosing, generic versus trade name and other drug information.
- Understand the role of the technician – the pharmacist/patient/tech interaction; i.e. confidentiality.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 22,401 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Spokane Community College
CAD 0 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
