Pharmacy Technician
The mission of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide the technical instruction and skill development for the student to become gainfully employed in the pharmacy field. The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide learning experiences which enable graduates to obtain basic competencies needed for employment as a Pharmacy Technician in either the institutional or retail setting. A Pharmacy Technician student is provided training on PioneerRX, which is software used in retail pharmacy. The software is provided by New Tech Computer Systems. www.newtechsys.com. A technician is an individual who, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the performance of activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Technicians must be appropriately trained for functions performed.
This Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
For information on placement and salary expectations, please contact Student Services.
Admission Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Provide a regular high school diploma or GED transcript (must submit with application)
• Complete TTCM application
• Provide letters of reference
• Physical exam with proof of TB test and required immunizations
• Personal interview
• Pass COMPASS Test
Students are subject to drug screening and criminal background checks based upon clinical affiliation agreements.
Cost of training includes textbooks, supplies, personal items, liability insurance, and tuition. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. COMPASS Schedule
Curriculum Content:
- Pharmacy Practice/Lab
- Pharmacy Math
- Keyboarding
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sterile Products
- Third Party Reimbursement
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Training (Institutional and Retail)
- General Math
- Law, Ethics, and HIPAA
- Top Drugs
Diploma:
Pharmacy Technician 1296 hours
Links
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Link
- Career Information - Occupational Outlook Handbook Link
For more information contact:
Tammy Carman
Student Services
Contact for Allied Health programs
Phone: (615) 898-8010 Ext. 144
E-mail: tcarman@ttcmurfreesboro.edu
TTC Murfreesboro does not participate in the loan program.
TTC Murfreesboro does not participate in the loan program.
72% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-2010, completed it within 12 months.
The following represent a sampling of companies that have hired recent graduates of this program:
Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy
StoneCrest Medical Center
Reeves-Sain
Mills Family Pharmacy
NuScript Rx
Aerotek Scientific (a staffing service)
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