Pharmacy Technician
Instructor: J. Jefferson
Prerequisites: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma. Excellent communication skills and above average math skills are recommended.
Set yourself on the path as a pharmacy technician at a hospital, retail, home infusion, or mail-order pharmacy.
Class topics:
• Classifications of drugs (brand name and generic)
• Medical terminology related to pharmacy
• Medication compounding and proper handling procedures
• Intravenous and chemotherapy drugs
• Basic pharmacy math and medication dosage conversions
• Prescription requirements and interpretation
• Inventory control, billing procedures, legal and moral obligations of personnel
• I.V. drip rates and medication dispensing
• Additional topics will be covered
Required textbook must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
15 Tuesdays May 22 – Aug. 28 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
CRN 50328 Outreach – Rm. 407 *Tuition Fee $635
Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation
Instructor: J. Jefferson
Prerequisite: Age 18 and G.E.D. or high school diploma and successful completion of Pharmacy Technician or practicing pharmacy technicians.
Prepare for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam with this fast paced, advanced course. Learn basic pharmacology, advanced pharmaceutical calculations and medical terminology. Studies focus on the exam’s three aspects of competency:
• Assisting the Pharmacist in serving patients
• Maintaining medication and inventory control systems
• Administering and managing a pharmacy
This course does not replace the national exam. You will receive information on certification, testing requirements, and testing sites in class.
Required textbooks must be purchased at the BHC Bookstore prior to first class.
15 Thursdays May 17 – Aug. 23 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
CRN 50330 Outreach – Rm. 407 *Tuition Fee $635
Mathematics Overview for Pharmacy
Instructor: D. Cromer
Sharpen your mathematical skills in the world of pharmacy. Learn the three systems of measurements and conversion techniques. Understand the use of abbreviations, symbols, and approximate equivalents charts and conversions. Perform techniques and formulas needed to solve problems.
6 Thursdays Apr. 5 – May 10 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
CRN 12115 Outreach – Rm. 403 *Tuition Fee $67
6 Thursdays June 7 – July 19 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
CRN 50332 Outreach – Rm. 403 *Tuition Fee $67
(No class July 5)
*Call for out-of-state or out-of-district rates.
BHC Bookstore Information
For a list of PaCE books visit the Quad-Cities campus bookstore page.
Click on Buy My Books-QC then click the box marked ADULT ED. Books may be purchased at the Bookstore or online.
