Pharmacy Technician Certificate

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Program Description

Pharmacy Technician (PHT) certificate program is a two-semester program and is financial aid eligible. It provides instruction in basic pharmacy theories and is an important step toward national certification as a pharmacy technician. Learning experiences include lecture, lab, and clinical exposure in local pharmacies. To ensure success in this program, you should have a good knowledge of basic algebra and math formulas.

The PHT program has a selective admissions process. The program application is online and posted at Pueblo Community College PHT May 1 to July 30. All Health & Public Safety programs have essential functions to help you be successful in the program and career.

Note: You must undergo a background check and drug screen before we can officially admit you into the program. A felony, loss of license, administrative disciplinary proceeding for negligence, malpractice, recklessness, or willful or intentional misconduct may prohibit entrance into the program and/or eligibility to sit for licensure exams.

Career Information

This program prepares you to work in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist that do not require the professional judgement of a pharmacist.

Total Credits: 25

Fall (13 credits)

PHT 1011 - Introduction to Pharmacy Credit(s): 3
MAT 1120 - Math for Clinical Calculations Credit(s): 3
¹ PHT 1014 - Computer Skills for Pharmacy Technicians Credit(s): 1
HPR 1038 - Introduction to Medical Terminology Credit(s): 1
PHT 1013 - Communication and Professionalism for Pharmacy Technicians Credit(s): 1 ²
PHT 1015 - Pharmacology I Credit(s): 3

Spring (13 credits)

PHT 1035 - Pharmaceutical Calculations and Compounding Techniques Credit(s): 4
PHT 1012 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics Credit(s): 2
PHT 1016 - Pharmacology II Credit(s): 3
PHT 1070 - Clinical: Credit(s): 2 ²
PHT 1071 - Clinical: Credit(s): 2 ²
^{1 First 8 weeks}

^{2 Second 8 weeks}