The Direction of Possible
Pharmacy Technician
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
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."
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
A_Kiss@chuh.org
Two Year Program:
Grade 11:
Pharmacology Nutrition & Wellness
Medical Terminology
Grade 12:
Capstone/Advanced Pharmacology
Lifespan Development Through the Ages