Pharmacy Technology - Guilford Technical Community College

Pharmacy Technology from Guilford Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Pharmacy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Pharmacy Technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency. Graduates will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions, and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medication in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmicists to monitor drug therapy. Graduates may be employed in retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program, the student should be able to: Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills required for safe and legal practice in the role of pharmacy technician. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for safe preparation and distribution of medication. Read and understand policies and other print materials related to safe preparation and distribution of medication Perform mathematical calculations needed to safely prepare medications and solutions. Use current technologies to prepare, store, inventory, and distribute medications. Demonstrate the academic knowledge and technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications. Deal effectively with others by displaying a positive attitude, working as a team member, and showing initiative and responsibility. Practice in a legal and ethical manner. View more details on Guilford Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pharmacy courses.