Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Purpose

A diploma in the Pharmacy Technician Program provides the training needed to begin a high demand career in a growing healthcare field. In this program, students will have hands-on training and real world applications that will give them the skills necessary to be a successful pharmacy technician. Students will be prepared to work in retail, hospital, and/or home health environments.

Note: This degree is available at Grand Island

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

PHRM 1110 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology 2 credit(s)
PHRM 1120 - Principles of Pharmacology 2 credit(s)
PHRM 1130 - Pharmacy Practice Lab 2 credit(s)
PHRM 1210 - Law & Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians 3 credit(s)
PHRM 1220 - Prescription Basics 3 credit(s)
PHRM 1230 - Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding 4 credit(s)
PHRM 1240 - Pharmacy Technology Business Applications 2 credit(s)
PHRM 1250 - Pharmaceutical Calculations 2 credit(s)
PHRM 1300 - Pharmacy Technicians Practicum 5 credit(s)

Subtotal: 25

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:
Note: Scores for specific health program admission may vary from the scores listed. Please see the program director for more specific information.

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)