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Full-Time Career Choices
| Health Science
Pharmacy Technician
After completion of the Health Careers Core Curriculum students in this major will learn the state and federal laws concerning controlled substances, classification of drugs, and pharmaceutical math. Medical and pharmaceutical terminology will also be covered including how to properly pronounce drug names. Students will also learn the customer service and employability skills necessary to succeed in a retail pharmacy. Pharmacy technician certification is available.
| Career Major Length |
720 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Health Careers Core Curriculum |
225 |
Medical Terminology |
45 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
120 |
Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid |
15 |
Orientation to the Pharmacy Technician Career |
15 |
Pharmacy Law and Ethics |
15 |
Pharmacology for PhT |
75 |
Pharmacological Calculations |
60 |
Retail Pharmacy Operations |
30 |
Pharmaceutical Terminology |
15 |
Professional Skills in the Pharmacy |
15 |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation |
30 |
Pharmacy Technician Internship |
60 |
College Credit:
- OCCC - 7 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$11/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- A positive attitude
- A general interest in health careers
- Good communication skills
- The ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
- Good eye-hand coordination
- Good physical and mental health
- Dependability
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personality
types
Who Can Enroll
Juniors & Seniors
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
Certifications Available
Pharmacy Technician
CPR
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
1500 West Seventh Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
phone (405) 377-2000, 1-800-522-5810
fax (405) 743-6809
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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