Pharmacy Technician 1

Grades: 11, 12

Credit: one

Course Code: 830527

Pharmacy Technician 1 Course Description:

Level 1 is designed to provide students with basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and prepare students for level 2. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, have many exciting and respected career options, and are well-positioned to pursue postsecondary study in the pharmacy field. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program and grant supporting the HMS program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. This course will be nationally accredited and will include the minimum number of hours as follows: Didactic – 120 hours; Simulated – 50 hours; Experiential – 130 hours (total of 300 hours); plus 100 additional hours, to obtain the minimum of 400 hours of training total. The additional 100 hours may be allocated to the three educational modalities listed above, based on the discretion of the program director and faculty. This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. Some healthcare facilities that accept federal funding (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) may require criminal background checks and drug screens for students participating in a clinical experience. An updated immunization record will be required prior to the student participating in the clinical experience.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Pharmacy Technician 2

Grades: 12

Credit: two

Course Code: 830627

Pharmacy Technician 2 Course Description:

Level 2 is designed to provide students with advanced skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take a national examination. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, have many exciting and respected career options, and are well-positioned to pursue postsecondary study in the pharmacy field. Students must purchase liability insurance and meet current health agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences. This course is part of the Claude Moore Scholars, a healthcare education program and grant supporting the HMS program. HOSA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events. This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing medical board or agency. This course will be nationally accredited and will include the minimum number of hours as follows: Didactic – 120 hours; Simulated – 50 hours; Experiential – 130 hours (total of 300 hours); plus 100 additional hours, to obtain the minimum of 400 hours of training total. The additional 100 hours may be allocated to the three educational modalities listed above, based on the discretion of the program director and faculty.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Course Topics:

• Pharmacy Careers
• Medical Terminology & Sig Codes
• Disease States
• Prescription Processing
• Dosage Formulations and Routes of Administration
• Body Systems
• Pharmacology
• Customer Service
• Professional Conduct & Ethics
• Documentation (HIPAA, OSHA records)
• Pharmacy Law
• Asepsis & Infection Control
• Compounding and IV Admixture

Career Pathways:

• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Technician