Pharmacy Technician

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Cleveland Heights High School

The primary focus of this course is to prepare students to work in a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. At the conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to take the pharmacy technician certification exams (PTCE).

Attaining national certification will allow an individual to work in almost any pharmacy in the country. It will also make students more appealing to potential employers.

Recommended Skills and Traits for Success:

Pharmaceutical calculations
Medical terminology
Brand/generic medications
Pharmacology basics
Ethics in medicine
Employability soft skills
Critical thinking/problem solving skills
Prescription transcription & data processing
Prescription preparation

Professional Pathway

Retail pharmacy Technician
Hospital pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical researcher/technician
EMT
Nurse

College Credit Opportunities

Cuyahoga Community College

Credit will transfer to any state school

Industry Credentials

CPhT – Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE)
- PTCB – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
CPR
OSHA

Club Affiliation

HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America
NTHS – National Technical Honor Society (for qualifying students)

Instructor

Anna T. Kiss, CPhT
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Education
[email protected]

By partnering with PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, our program allows students to learn in a real-world environment using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students enhance their clinical and functional skills by training in a pharmacy system that is innovative, robust, and feature-rich."

Two Year Program:

Grade 11:
Pharmacology Nutrition & Wellness
Medical Terminology

Grade 12:
Capstone/Advanced Pharmacology
Lifespan Development Through the Ages