Program Descriptions
         
 
Pharmacy Department Programs
  1. Pharmacy Assistant Certificate


Pharmacy Assistant Certificate
This certificate of credit program prepares individuals to work as pharmacy assistants in a variety of settings (hospitals, retail pharmacies, nursing homes, medical clinics, pharmaceutical sales firms, etc.). Graduates possess knowledge in anatomy and physiology, fundamental concepts and principles of the pharmaceutical field, drug calculation and administration, and principles of receiving, storing and dispensing medications. This program is offered by the Pharmacy (PHR) department.

Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers evening classes at the Oakwood and Lanier Career Center Campuses.
Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     Prior to beginning the pharmacy practicum (PHR 1055,) student must be prepared to order and pay for any screenings required by the practicum site.
    Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    MAT 1012Foundations Of Mathematics5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    AHS 109Med Terminology/Allied Hlth Sc3View
    AHS 1011Anatomy & Physiology5View
    PHR 1000Pharmaceutical Calculations5View
    PHR 1010Pharmacy Technology5View
    PHR 1020Principles Of Dispensing6View
    PHR 1055Pharmacy Practicum3View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation35