Pharmacy Technology, AAS

Purpose

Pharmacy Technology is a five-semester program, which combines classroom instruction with laboratory work and clinical experience to prepare students for employment as technicians. The pharmacy technician works under the supervision of registered pharmacists in hospitals, health care agencies, and retail outlets.

Program Description

Pharmacy Technology combines classroom instruction with laboratory work and clinical experience to prepare students for employment and advancement in the pharmacy field. Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing direct patient care and medications to patients. Pharmacy technicians must work under the direction of a registered pharmacist.

Students learn about pharmacology through an overview of drug classifications, common drug side effects, drug use and abuse, FDA testing, and biotransformation of drugs in the human body. The curriculum also includes therapeutic classification of drugs, generic and trade names, transcription abbreviations, and pharmacy math and dosage calculations. The program of study familiarizes the student with methods of drug preparation, packaging and distribution as well as the functions and services provided by the hospital and retail pharmacy. The program includes practical learning experiences in community settings.

The Program is accredited by:

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Program Length

Five semesters

Degree(s) Offered

Associate in Applied Science

Admission Requirements:

1. Meet the general admission requirements to JC.
2. Must be 18 years of age by Oct 1st of admission year.
3. Request and complete an application packet for pharmacy technology, which includes a program application and three reference forms.
4. Have a composite ACT score of 17.
5. Sign a release for background check
6. Attend a scheduled selection interview.

The student will be responsible for all costs related to requirements.

During the program the student will be required to obtain:

1. CPR-Healthcare Provider Certification.
2. Submit an acceptable background check for registration with the MS Board of Pharmacy
3. Submit to a drug test if requested
4. Submit proof of current technician registration with the MS Board of Pharmacy (www.mbp.state.ms.us)
5. Adhere to immunization policies of clinical sites
6. TB skin test

Contact

The Enrollment Services-Jones College, 601.477.4257 or program instructors: Tracey Turner 601.477.4230 or at tracey.turner@jcjc.edu, or Stephanie Jones 601.477.4230 or at stephanie.jones@jcjc.edu.