<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma program provides study in pharmacy practices, pharmacology, and overviews of various types of medications and drugs. The program's 15 lessons cover pharmacy measurement systems, drug inventory control, compounding techniques, safety issues, drug approval methods, and common pharmacy terminology. Students also have the opportunity to learn about how specific drugs work and the diseases and conditions which they are used for, such as gastrointestinal drugs, cardiovascular drugs, and pain relievers. Ashworth College provides students of this program with all required textbooks, study guides, online support, and a career guide. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>There are no professional or educational prerequisites to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma program. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma program at Ashworth College consists of 15 comprehensive online lessons and is designed to be completed in less than six months. Each lesson contains a preview, introductory note, and vocabulary guide in addition to reading assignments, practice exercises, and an online exam. </p> <p><u>Pharmacy Technician Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th>Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td>1</td><td>Introduction to Pharmacy</td></tr> <tr><td>2</td><td>Pharmacology in Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>3</td><td>Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration; Pharmaceutical Measurements and Calculations</td></tr> <tr><td>4</td><td>Dispensing Medications and the Community Pharmacy</td></tr> <tr><td>5</td><td>Hospital Pharmacy Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>6</td><td>Nonsterile Pharmaceutical Compounding and Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>7</td><td>Infection Control; Preparing Sterile IVs</td></tr> <tr><td>8</td><td>Medication Safety</td></tr> <tr><td>9</td><td>The Science of Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>10</td><td>Antibiotics, Antifungals, and Antivirals</td></tr> <tr><td>11</td><td>Narcotic Pain Relievers, Neurologicals, and Psychiatric Drugs</td></tr> <tr><td>12</td><td>Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs</td></tr> <tr><td>13</td><td>Urinary System and Cardiovascular Drugs</td></tr> <tr><td>14</td><td>Muscle Relaxants, Nonnarcotic Analgesics, Hormones, and Topicals</td></tr> <tr><td>15</td><td>Chemotherapy and Miscellaneous Pharmaceutical Products</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma program could be prepared to assume entry-level positions in the field. Graduates could work in small family-owned pharmacies, large pharmacy chains, hospital pharmacies, or pharmacies in nursing homes or assisted-living environments. They could be responsible for reading and reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medication, and answering patient questions. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could choose to continue your education after completing Ashworth College's Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma program. You might wish to expand your knowledge and skills, or possibly seek to advance to a career as a pharmacist. Some states require that pharmacy technicians receive certification. </p> <p>Associate's degrees you could pursue include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technology </li><li>Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technician </li><li>Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician</li></ul>