Develop the skills you need to work under a registered pharmacist. Prepare
for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and become a Certified
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Topics include history of pharmacy practice, law
and ethics, basic math skills, medical terminology specific to the pharmacy,
reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand
names. You will also study dosage calculations and conversions, IV flow rates,
drug compounding, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing,
and reimbursement. To help you build professional relationships and navigate
challenges on the job more efficiently, you will discuss effective
communication, team building, time management and critical thinking skills. This
course includes practical lab instruction and supplies. (Cost of textbook
included in course fee.) LaGuardia is a recognized PTCB Training Program
provider. Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalency and passing of an
online screening test (
www.laguardia.edu/phtst/).
Payment plan available. ND
Tues & Thurs 2/20/2020 5/21/2020 6:00-9:00 $1195 A05HLT001A
Tues & Thurs 5/28/2020 9/8/2020 6:00-9:00 $1195 A05HLT001A