Pharmacy Technician

OVERVIEW

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.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

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

Information Technology:
A Chrome book is offered in some programs. If one is not available, the student can use the UBTech Computer Lab or bring their own internet capable device for educational use in class.
Electronic Student Resources:
Canvas orientation course contains electronic learning resources that can be used throughout your time in the program. Each canvas course links to these resources, and they will be updated regularly.
Canvas:
Canvas can be accessed from any internet-connected computer at the following URL: https://ubtech.instructure.com/login.
For technical problems encountered while in Canvas, use the Help button in Canvas and the “Report a Problem” link. Response time on support requests will be no more than 24-hours within the operational schedule of the program. A general orientation to Canvas can be found in the New Student Orientation, but faculty will also offer an orientation specific to technology in your program on your first day of class.

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EARNING POTENTIAL

Earning Potential:

$12 – $22 hourly

Local Utah hourly wages are estimated by careeronestop.org

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ASHP/ACPE ACCREDITATION

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

https://www.ashp.org/

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