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