PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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PHARMACY TECHICIAN GUIDELINES

Central Carolina community College is an institution for adult learning. It is a partnership between instructors desiring to teach and students desiring to learn. In order to create an appropriate

environment for teaching and learning to flourish, there must be respect for everyone in the classroom. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Pharmacy Technician training program at CCCC is designed to prepare the student to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This course prepares the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills to take the National Pharmacy Certification Examination. Employment

opportunities include community pharmacies and hospitals. LENGTH OF PROGRAM:

The program consists of: 90 hours of classroom instruction 18 hours of pharmacological math

108 total contact hours ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Any adult 18 years of age or older may be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician program. CCCC requires that each student meet the following:

• US issued HSD or GED = Official Transcript • US issued Social Security Card

• Photo ID

Program certificates cannot be issued until the above items are turned into the Instructor. OTHER COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

• CPR Certification • Computer Class • Spanish Class

REFUND POLICY:

If a student wishes or needs to withdraw from a course, he / she MUST contact the Continuing Education Director in the county where the course is being taught.

A refund must be requested from the student in writing by completing a Continuing Education

Withdrawal Form. This form must be signed by the Director and received by the Continuing Education Office. A refund will be issued as described by the policy below.

A refund shall not be made EXCEPT under the following circumstances:

A 100% refund of registration fee only shall be made if the student requests a refund and officially withdraws BEFORE the first day of class.

A 100% refund shall be made if the class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A 75% refund of registration fee only shall be made if the student requests and officially withdraws from the class before or on the official 10% point of the class.

If a refund is not requested and approved as described above, no refund will be issued.

Approved refunds (regardless of type of payment) will be issued from the Business Office. Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for approved refunds to be processed and mailed.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

Grades

Chapter Tests = 50%

Pharmacy calculations=85% Final Exam = 50%

*Students must maintain an 80% average on chapter tests, minimum 85% on pharmacy calculations and final exam to pass the class.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

To achieve PTCB Certification, candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational diploma (e.g., a GED or foreign diploma). • Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions. • Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies.

A candidate may be disqualified for PTCB Certification upon the disclosure or discovery of:

• Criminal conduct involving the candidate;

• State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure action involving the candidate;

• Violation of a PTCB Certification policy, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct.

PTCB reserves the right to investigate criminal background, verify candidate eligibility and deny certification to any individual.

Candidates apply for certification online at www.ptcb.org. The cost to apply for certification and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is $129. Candidates and CPhTs who misrepresent their eligibility, or violate PTCB's policies, may be subject to discipline. Candidates who successfully apply will be authorized to schedule an exam appointment.

• Students must successfully complete 20 hours of technician-specific approved continuing

education, every two (2) years. This technician-specific continuing education - one (1) hour of the twenty (20) hours must be in the subject of pharmacy law and one (1) hour of the twenty (20) hours must be in the subject of patient safety (refer to Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) definition of patient safety, defined in the ACPE Policy and Procedures Manual.

CONTACT NUMBER FOR SCHEDULING THE NATIONAL PHARMACY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION:

1-800-363-8012

VISIT THE PTCBWEB SITE @ www.ptcb.org

THE CODE OF CONDUCT

Students are representatives of the Central Carolina Community College Pharmacy Technician program and must conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect the dignity of their profession. Students who do not present themselves in a professional manner in the classroom and lab settings within the

program may be dismissed from the activity and/or program. CONDUCT GUIDELINES:

Attendance: The student is expected to be in classroom the entire duration of the class time. Please do not enter late or leave early. The student should be prepared to explain tardiness and absences to the instructor. The need to leave early must explained to the instructor prior to the beginning of class.

TARDY POLICY:

Three [3] tardies – 1 absence

Ten [10] minutes or more will be marked absent for that hour of class

Absences: Inform the instructor in advance if a class is to be missed. The student must take responsibility for obtaining missed assignments either from the instructor or fellow classmates. Students may not be able to makeup some in-class work including unannounced quizzes or tests. Instructors are not responsible for re-teaching material missed due to an absence.

Classroom/Lab Absences: Students are expected to attend every class. Students are required to maintain at least an 80% attendance rate. Due to the technical content of the course, students will be dropped from the course if excessive absences are required for any reason. Absences may result in written makeup work and a meeting with the instructor to discuss missed material. Makeup work is due the next scheduled classroom day. Makeup work will not be accepted if it is late.

Conversation: Do participate in class and lab discussions but avoid side conservations that are unrelated to the course topics.

Focus: Please focus on class and lab activities as opposed to working on unrelated projects while in class. There is a significant amount of material to be covered and your attention to the topic is required at all times.

Sleeping: Stay alert during class so that important content will not be missed. Excessive problems with sleeping during class may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to a marked absence.

Professionalism: A cooperative and professional attitude in class and lab environments is expected at all times. Do not use inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language. Negative attitudes regarding the course, the instructor, assignments, or fellow students will not be tolerated.

Profanity and offensive language: Profanity and offensive language will not be tolerated either in the classroom or in the lab setting. This includes both verbal and written communications.

Cell phones and beepers: Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off when entering the classroom or lab settings.

Guests: Friends and children are not permitted in class or lab.

Food and drink: Food and drink is not allowed in the classroom. Use of tobacco inside the building is prohibited. Use of alcohol and drugs is prohibited on school grounds.

Tobacco: Use of tobacco and tobacco products is prohibited. This applies to all campus facilities and grounds, and in vehicles located on the property of the college.

Infection control: Students must maintain infection control polices during lab procedures.

***Typically, violations of the conduct code will be dealt with as minor infractions. However, repetition of infractions or serious violations may lead to removal from the class and referral to the

director of continuing education for disciplinary action [up to and including dismissal from the program] or until the matter is resolved.

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CHATHAM COUNTY

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT

Your signature below indicates that you have received your copy of the Pharmacy Technician

guidelines. It also signifies that you have read and understand the content of the guidelines and that all of your questions have been answered.

Student [Print Name]

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