College Catalog 2009-2010
Pharmacy Technology
DEGREE: A.S.—Pharmacy Technology
Code #1634
Enrollment Eligibility:
To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:
  • Pass or demonstrate competency in BUSTEC 302 (or WAM equivalent), CISC 302, MATH 100, and HSER 302
  • Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of a "C" or higher. The prerequisite courses are: PHARM 300, BIOL 100 or 102, AH 110, PHARM 310, and PHARM 320
  • The American Society of Health System Pharmacists requires that all students in the program must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Enrollment Process:
Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps:
  • Complete the prerequisite courses.
  • Apply to the Pharmacy Technology Program in the year prior to Fall admission. Students will be notified of admission. Applications will be made available in the Careers and Technology area office.
Required Program Units
First Semester (Fall)
PHARM 350 Pharmaceutical Information Management 3
PHARM 360 Retail Operation of Pharmaceutical Practice 3
PHARM 380 Preparation of Pharmaceutical Products 3
PHARM 400 Pharmacy Technician Profession 1
Second Semester (Spring)
PHARM 410 Acute Care Practicum 4
PHARM 420 Retail Practicum 4
COMM 301 Introduction to Public Speaking 3¹
Total Units Required 21
¹Course may be taken anytime.
Associate Degree
The Pharmacy Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.
General Education Graduation Requirements
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