Project Description
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students to work directly under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to perform various duties. Students will learn to receive prescriptions and obtain necessary information, process prescriptions using patient profiles found on a computer database, select and package correct medication from inventory, prepare intravenous medications using sterile techniques, and maintain professional work ethics. These skills are obtained through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on training in a pharmacy setting. Graduates of the program are prepared to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and obtain a Pharmacy Technician License in the State of Utah. Licensed Pharmacy Technicians are in high demand and can work in a variety of settings.
A Pharmacy Technician is a licensed individual who works directly under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to perform various duties including: preparing and processing medical insurance claims and records, preparing medications, compounding, and maintenance of patient records. A pharmacy technician can work in a variety of settings such as: hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and home health care operations. The classes consist of lectures and hands-on practical training. UBATC’s program fulfills the Utah State Board of Pharmacy requirements for program content and length.
Scholarships Available
Program Length: 600 Hours
Tuition and Fees: Tuition – $1200, Fees – $660, Books and Supplies – Variable
Entrance Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent*
- TABE entrance testing at 12th grade level in Math, Reading, Spelling, and Language
- Pass drug screen and criminal background check
*Students in their senior year of high school who are on track to graduate may enroll in the program if they will be 18 years of age before externship.
Enrollment: Structured; not open-entry, open-exit
Open to: Adults and Secondary students
Campus: Roosevelt only
Earning Potential:
$12 – $22 hourly
Local Utah hourly wages are estimated by careeronestop.org
The Pharmacy Technician Program at Uintah Basin Technical College is currently in candidacy status for initial accreditation with ASHP/ACPE by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Information regarding accreditation can be obtained at:
ASHP, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900
Bethesda, MD, 20814
(866) 279-0681
ACPE – Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60603-3410
Phone: (312) 664-3575
Fax: (866) 228-2631
https://www.acpe-accredit.org/
Student Outcomes for Academic Year 2017-2018
- Completion: 92%
- Placement: 100%
- Licensure: 100%
Graduate Performance on National Exams (PTCB and EXCPT)
- Pass Rate: 77%
State of Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Achieving PTCB National Certification
Requirements for Maintaining CPhT National Certification
PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
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