Pharmacy Technician
Degree and Certificate Requirements
2009-2010 Catalog
Certificate
The Pharmacy Technician Program (PHT) will prepare students
to assist a pharmacist with the technical tasks in a pharmacy.
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician
can be employed in a variety of healthcare settings.
The program spans a semester-and-a-half and is divided
into 15 weeks of classroom and laboratory training followed
by 8 weeks of internship in both Community (4 weeks) and
Institutional (4 weeks) pharmacies. All classes require acceptance
into the program or have the written approval of
the Academic Coordinator.
A clear background check and documentation of immunizations
(2 MMRs, chickenpox, at least 2 Hepatitis B and a current TB
test) are required for the Pharmacy Internships. Individuals
already employed as pharmacy technicians can upgrade their
skills and meet continuing education re-certification requirements
of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
or receive USP 797 training by enrolling in specific courses.
This program is accredited by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Further information
about ASHP can be obtained at 7272 Wisconsin Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814, by phone at 301.657.3000, x1251,
or online at www.ashp.org.
Download an application on the Web site, or contact the
Academic Coordinator at 303.797.5944, or e-mail us at
pharmacy@arapahoe.edu.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completed PHT program application
- ACCUPLACER test
- Typing-Speed test
- Criminal Background Check
- Documentation of immunizations
- Interview with Academic Coordinator
All courses required for this certificate must be
completed with a “C” or better to meet the Pharmacy
Practice and graduation requirements.
All courses for this certificate are offered in an online/
hybrid format.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completed PHT program application
- ACCUPLACER test
- Typing-Speed test
- Criminal Background Check
- Documentation of immunizations
- Interview with Academic Coordinator
All courses required for this certificate must be completed with a “C” or better to meet the Pharmacy Practice and graduation requirements.
All courses for this certificate are offered in an online/ hybrid format.
| Major Courses |
| PHT 111 |
Orientation to Pharmacy |
3 credits |
| PHT 112 |
Pharmacy Law |
2 credits |
| PHT 113 |
Pharmacy Calculations and Terminology |
1 credit |
| PHT 115 |
Pharmacology of GI, Renal, Reproductive, Immune, Dermatologic
and Hematologic Systems |
3 credits |
| PHT 116 |
Institutional Pharmacy |
3 credits |
| PHT 117 |
Communication for Pharmacy Technicians |
1 credit |
| PHT 118 |
Pharmacology of the Nervous, Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Systems |
3 credits |
| PHT 119 |
Community Pharmacy |
3 credits |
| PHT 170 |
Pharmacy Practice II (Institutional Internship) |
4 credits |
| PHT 171 |
Pharmacy Practice III (Community Internship) |
4 credits |
| Total |
27 Credit Hours |
Course Descriptions
| Degree Requirements |
