Pharmacy Program

Basic Prescriptions & Dispensing

This course presents the initial educational components leading to Pharmacy Technician Certification. This eight-week course consists of 32 classroom hours.

Curriculum includes instruction in state regulations, insurance restrictions, mathematics relating to job performance, applicable law, nomenclature, introduction to basic IV admixture, computerized pharmacy systems and basic skills needed to work in pharmacies, hospitals and retail businesses. Coursework also includes classroom exercises and competency reviews.

In addition, students will be assisted in job search skills including resume preparation, interviewing techniques and networking opportunities within the Oklahoma City area.

Prerequisites for the class are a high school diploma or GED. Good math skills are recommended. A Certification of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the class (75% or better)

The Pharmacy Technician I program is taught by Jeff Yanchick, a pharmacist who received a Bachelor in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma and has practiced in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. He is a member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association.

NEXT CLASS OFFERING:

October 27 - December 22, 2009
Section #: PHAR0100 377
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Campus Room 3P1
Oklahoma City Community College
7777 South May Avenue, OKC, OK 73159
$325 course fee includes instruction and course materials

For more information or to make comments:
Corporate Learning
Phone: (405) 682-7562
Fax: (405) 682-7578
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-4444