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 or 102
- 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 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | |
| PHARM 400 Pharmacy Technician Profession | 1 |
| PHARM 410 Acute Care Practicum | 4 |
| PHARM 420 Retail Practicum | 4 |
| COMM 301 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3¹ |
| Total Units Required | 21 |
¹Course can be taken prior to admission into the Pharmacy Technology Program.
Suggested Electives:
HSER 302 Introduction to Psychology of Human RelationsECON 304 Principles of MicroeconomicsCOMM 325 Intercultural Communcation
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.