Pharmacy Technician
Fill Prescriptions, Collaborate With a Licensed Pharmacist, and Engage With Pharmacy Customers
This certificate program prepares students to assist in the preparation of prescribed medications. Students will be qualified to work as pharmacy technicians in a retail pharmacy, hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, or mail-order pharmacies. Students will learn how to use medical terms, make dosage calculations, work with insurance claims. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technical Certificate Board Exam (PTCB).
By partnering with PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, our program allows students to learn in a real-world environment using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students enhance their clinical and functional skills by training in a pharmacy system that is innovative, robust, and feature-rich. Read what current pharmacy leaders are saying about PioneerRx at Pharmacy Software Reviews.
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Industry Skills
- Perform clerical work in medical settings
- Verify accuracy of patient information
- Prepare medications or medical solutions
- Process medical billing information
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment
Accredited Courses
30.5 college credits
- HPR 1011 CPR for Professionals
- PHT 1011 Introduction to Pharmacy
- PHT 1012 Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- PHT 1015 Pharmacology I
- PHT 1016 Pharmacology II
- PHT 1017 Drug Classification
- PHT 1020 Medical Insurance Procedures
- PHT 1035 Pharmaceutical Calculations And Compounding Techniques
- PHT 1041 Community Pharmacy
- PHT 1071 Pharmacy Clinical: Community
Program Experience
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time with hands-on practical work
- Students gain experience in a simulated pharmacy environment with industry-grade equipment
- Off-site clinicals are built in to the curriculum
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
Jennifer Friend
Instructor, Pharmacy Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27957
jennifer.friend@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Colorado
Awards:
- Who’s Who in Geriatrics in December 2019
- Recipient of Excellence in Precepting for Health-System Pharmacy award in July 2020
- Honored as one of the Top Women in Medicine in December 2020
Tari Baker
Instructor, Pharmacy Technician
303-344-4910 ext 27957
tcbaker@aurorak12.org
Industry Certifications & Degrees:
- CPhT since 3/2000
- Licensed CPhT in Colorado
- CTE Health & Science Endorsement (Colorado)
Graduate performance in 2/4/2020 – 3/6/2023 49% first-time pass rate on Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)