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 Diane Copeland, Certified Pharmacy Technician. Copeland received her certificate in 1998 and has worked in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. She has taught Pharmacy Technician at the college level and received Instructor of the Year in 2005.

NEXT CLASS OFFERING:

September 13 - November 3, 2010
Section #: PHAR 0100 306
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Campus Library, Room 407 A & B
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