Pharmacy Technician - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Pharmacy Technician from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Pharmacy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? Pharmacy Technician is a technical diploma program that covers two semesters. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and is directed toward providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain employment as a pharmacy technician in a variety of practice settings. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a pharmacist in delivery of pharmaceutical care. During the clinical courses, you will acquire experience in both community and institutional pharmacy. This program may be taken on a part-time basis. All program graduates must be 18 years of age or older. Career Outlook ? Due to a shortage of registered pharmacists, changes related to the medication delivery system and the aging population, there is a need for trained pharmacy technicians. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect you as a program graduate to be able to: Select/prepare/package medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist Label drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as directed Deliver medication orders accurately Prepare inventory and receive and place supplies in stock Compound pharmaceuticals pursuant to written protocol Understand and utilize the principles of aseptic technique for the preparation of sterile products Clean and sterilize equipment and work areas as directed Compute charges and perform basic record-keeping Demonstrate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets and Internet) Follow detailed procedures with accuracy Apply mathematical concepts to dosage calculations Communicate effectively with customers and members of the health care team Adhere to state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy Abstract relevant information from references and medication labels Comprehend principles of basic pharmacology Exhibit a high standard of personal discipline Possible Careers: Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pharmacy courses.