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  Florida Community College 2003-04 Programs of Study
   
  Applied Technology Diploma
  Pharmacy Technician (B300)
   
  Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to perform technical and clerical duties in the systematic operation of the pharmacy. They are prepared to work in retail and community pharmacies, hospital and health care affiliated pharmacies, or mail-order pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians practice under the legal umbrella of the pharmacist license; therefore, all technician activities are the responsibility of the pharmacist.
 
  Certification and Licensing:
Program completers will be eligible to take the national pharmacy technician certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
 
  Articulations:
This program is part of the Pharmacy Management A.S. degree and guarantees transfer of credit of 40 hours toward the A.S. degree.
   
  Professional Courses:
  PTN 1001 Introduction to Pharmacy (3)
  PTN 1131 Applied Pharmacy Practice (3)
  PTN 1131L Applied Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (3)
  PTN 1017 Pharmacy Technician Math (3)
  PTN 1121 Therapeutic Agents I (3)
  PTN 1122 Therapeutic Agents II (3)
  PTN 1930 Community Pharmacy Seminar (1)
  PTN 1940 Pharmacy Technician Practicum I (2)
  PTN 1941 Pharmacy Technician Practicum II (3)
  PTN 1942 Pharmacy Technician Practicum III (3)
  Supporting Courses
  CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts (3)
    OR CGS 1570 Microcomputer Applications (3)
  *BSC 2020C Human Biology (4)
  ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
  HSC 1531 Medical Terminology (3)
 
  Credit Hours: 40
 
  Total Credit Hours: 40
 
  Prior to contact with patients or patient specimens, students must furnish proof of childhood immunizations. Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. Health insurance must be maintained throughout clinical training. Contact program chairperson for additional information.
  *The BSC 2010 prerequisite has been waived for students enrolled in this program.
 
  Application Procedures:
To apply to the program, students must:
1. Have a valid student number issued by Florida Community College.
2. Have earned a high school dipoma or high school equivalency degree.
3. Satisfactorily complete all college preparatory courses needed.
4. Complete the College Placement Test
5. Via student affairs, ensure that they are degree-seeking and majoring in the Pharmacy Technician Program.
   

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