<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program at Sanford-Brown offers coursework in medical law, medical ethics, and medical terminology. The program will introduce you to retail pharmacy operations, pharmacological terminology, regulatory laws and agencies, and procedures for assisting pharmacists with screening, verifying, and processing prescriptions. You will have the opportunity to learn about medication management, medication preparation, sterile compounds, intravenous admixtures, and IV procedures. The program also explores the technology used in pharmacy settings for record keeping and drug distribution, and includes a supervised pharmacy technician externship. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You may wish to apply to Sanford-Brown's Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program if you are interested in working in the healthcare field with pharmaceuticals. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program consists of 63.5 concentration credits. It includes a 180-hour externship and takes 10 to 14 months to complete. </p> <p><u>Diploma - Pharmacy Technician Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ALH 106</td><td> Medical Law and Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH 117</td><td> Safety in the Healthcare Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH 122</td><td> Medical Terminology - All Body systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH 186</td><td> Career Success</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 102</td><td> Student Success</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 121</td><td> Introduction to Pharmacy</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 123</td><td> Pharmacy Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 126</td><td> Contemporary Pharmaceutical Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 131</td><td> Medication Management</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 136</td><td> Pharmacy Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 141</td><td> Pharmacy Operations</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 146</td><td> Sterile Compounds, Parenterals, and IV Admixtures</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 151</td><td> Information and Technology in the Pharmacy</td></tr> <tr><td>PT 196</td><td> Pharmacy Technician Externship</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare you for entry-level pharmacy technician positions. As a graduate, you could seek positions at hospitals, pharmacies, and retail pharmacies. State licensure or certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) may be required. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Depending on your career goals, you may wish to continue your education after completing the Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program at Sanford-Brown. Advancement in the pharmacology field will generally require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology.</p>