Pharmacy Technician (ATD)

Be part of the exciting health science field!

Pharmacy Technicians generally work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and perform tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distribution, control, maintenance, compounding, manufacturing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products.

Currently, pharmacy technicians are responsible for routine tasks previously performed by pharmacists and for mastering new pharmacy technology as it becomes available. Opportunities for advancement may vary with the pharmacy technician’s employer.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)

Note: High School or High School Equivalency Diploma is required for entry into this program.

Additional Skills Covered:

• • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Clinical Pharmaceutical Procedures
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR, BLS Healthcare Provider
  • Data Processing
  • Employability Skills
  • HIPAA
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • IV Preparation
  • Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
  • Math & Science Skills
  • Medical & Pharmacy Terminology
  • Medication Delivery
  • Metric System
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy Law
  • Prescriptions -Pricing, Typing, & Printing Labels
  • Purchase Orders
  • Record Keeping Skills
  • Safety and Security Procedures

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING REGISTRATION:

• • Registration processes for Health Science classes vary by program. For information specific to Medical Assisting, please e-mail the counselor at  [email protected].

• • Students enrolling in any Health Science Education program must attend a Health Science program orientation.  At that time, information about the required Level II criminal background check and drug screening, per The Joint Commission, will be fully explained. Students who do not have a valid social security number may encounter difficulty with certain state licensing agencies and registries. Contact the program counselor for specific information.

Special Note:

Standard High School or State Awarded High School diploma is required.

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business, Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.