It is also an excellent review for the Pharmacy Technician. Certification Board (
PTCB) national certification exam. Topics will include medical terminology.
Pharmacy Technician
Summer 2016
June 6 – August 15 (no class July 4) Mon & Wed 6—9PM Room: 312 Fee: $1034 plus $35 application fee (books included in tuition cost)
Program Information: This comprehensive, 60-hour course will prepare students for an entry-level position in a community, hospital or long-term care setting. It is also an excellent review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national certification exam. Instruction is provided by pharmacists from the Connecticut Pharmacy Association. Topics will include medical terminology specific to the pharmacy; reading and interpreting prescriptions; defining drugs by generic and brand names; dosage calculation; I.V. flow rate; drug compounding; dose conversion; dispensing of prescriptions; inventory control; billing, and insurance reimbursement. The course fee does not include the PTCB exam fee. Anyone convicted of a felony is not permitted to sit for the exam. Course prerequisite: fluency in basic math and algebra.
Nature of Work: Pharmacy Technicians perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medications, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. Most technicians’ workdays are spent on their feet. They may be required to lift heavy boxes or to use stepladders to retrieve supplies from high shelves. Technicians work the same hours as pharmacists, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians can work in retail or mail-order pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities.
Program Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and complete the following: Fill out the enclosed Pharmacy Technician application, questionnaire, and math questions. Mail or bring the application and forms along with a non-refundable $35 application fee (credit or debit card, check or money order payable to TCC -- no cash please), to: Continuing Education Tunxis Community College 271 Scott Swamp Road Farmington, CT 06032
Please call the Continuing Education Office for more information: 860.773.1450.
Acceptance: Your application will be reviewed for consideration. Upon acceptance, you will be notified in writing and given further instructions to complete your enrollment.
Once you are accepted, the tuition must be paid to the College within five business days of notification. Refunds may be obtained ONLY if your written withdrawal is submitted to Continuing Education three business days prior to the first class meeting. Students will not be allowed into the classroom until they have started the payment plan or paid the full course tuition.
Please be advised that if you have been convicted of a felony, you may not be eligible for clinical experiences, internships, externships or certifications associated with certain Allied Health courses or programs. Those with previous convictions may also find it difficult to secure employment within a health care agency or institution.
Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive college credit through the Connecticut Credit Assessment Program administered by Charter Oak State College. Students should request a copy of their program transcript from the Continuing Education Office to be sent to Charter Oak. Credits may be used at Charter Oak State College or transferred to another school by setting up a credit registry with Charter Oak (any transfer credit is at the discretion of the institution). http://www.charteroak.edu/current/programs/creditregistry.cfm
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
TUNXIS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM SUMMER 2016 Fees Due Directly to Tunxis Community College: $35 non-refundable administrative fee due at the time of registration $1034 tuition – includes textbook and workbook Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit or debit card; money order or check Paid in the Continuing Education Office Payment Plan Option: (includes a $25 installment fee) $530 – due within five business days of acceptance $529 – due July 14 NOTE: You must contact or stop by the Continuing Education office (Bldg 700) before setting up your payment plan at the Business Office (Founders Hall).
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved programs are funded through the CT Department of Labor. To see if you qualify, call New Britain CT Works at 860.223.0889.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid.
Costs Associated With the Program but Not Payable to TCC: $135 (approximate) PTCB National Exam Prior to the end of class, the instructor will give directions for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board website to choose a test date and to pay the fee. A background check fee may also apply in addition to testing fee.
Please note: anyone convicted of a drug charge, felony or misdemeanor, is not eligible to take a pharmacy program or sit for the PTCB National Exam.
BANNER ID ____________________________________
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CC ______________
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TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM Spring
Summer
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Fall
Name_________________________________________________ Date of Birth_______________________ last
first
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Home Address____________________________________________________________________________ street
city
state
zip
E-mail Address____________________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________ Work / Cell Phone____________________ SSN#_______________________ Gender:
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Ethnic/Racial (optional):
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Primary Language__________________________________ Black
Hispanic
Asian
Native American
Other
Emergency Contact Name________________________________________ Phone #___________________ Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Yes
No If no, are you an alien who has the legal right to work?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?
No
Yes
No
Yes—briefly explain below.
*An arrest record could affect your ability to obtain employment.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION High School or GED Certification______________________________________________________________ (school attended and year graduated or certified)
College or University _______________________________________________________________________ (school attended, degree and year graduated)
Are you competent in reading comprehension and able to do math computation?
Yes
No
If no, please explain.
List employment history below.
Tuition Payment Source
Self
Agency (Agency Name, Caseworker and phone # Required below):
________________________________________________________________________________________ Application Fee Paid By: Check Number
Money Order
MasterCard/Visa/Discover:
Agency Exp. Date
I understand the refund policy means I must contact the CE office three business days prior to the start of class and that no refunds will be issued after that time under any circumstances.
The information provided on this registration form is complete and accurate. Signed____________________________________________________
Date______________________
Pharmacy Technician Questionnaire
Name: ________________________________________________
1. Why do you want to become a Pharmacy Technician?
2. What traits or skills do you have that would make you a good Pharmacy Tech?
3. Do you have previous medical experience? Explain.
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4. Do you know what a pharmacy technician’s responsibilities are?
5. Do you have any difficulties with Basic algebra? ***Be honest. This is important. We don’t start from square one in Basic Algebra. You must be able to apply your past knowledge when doing the calculations.***
Please explain.
6. Are you capable of multi-tasking?
7. What is your primary language?
__________________________________
(I encourage ESL students to meet with the Allied Health Coordinator to discuss if their language barrier may impair them from completing this course. You should be English proficient.)
Math Questions Below are some common math situations that Pharmacy Technicians encounter daily. If you are not comfortable with these calculations, you may want to review before taking this program. 1. A patient weights 218 lbs. What is his/her weight in kg? A. 479Kg B. 109Kg C. 409Kg D. 99Kg
2. If Sally can fill 50 prescriptions in 4 hours, and John can fill the same prescriptions in 6 hours. How long will it take for both of them to fill 50 prescriptions together? A. 1 hour and 45 minutes B. 2 hours and 24 minutes C. 3 hours and 44 minutes D. 4 hours and 10 minutes
Conversion Chart
3. What is 2.5 ounces equal to in mL? A. 75mL B. 250mL C. 50mL D. 750mL 4. How many teaspoons are in one ounce? A. 2 B. 3 C. 6 D. 8
5. Your store retails a 30 ct. bottle of Ibuprofen for $1.99. The wholesale cost to the store is $1.00. What is the markup percent? A. 82% B. 75% C. 99% D. 49%
6. 500mg/15ml. How many ml are needed for a 250mg dose?
7. Prescription: two tablets administered orally twice a day for seven days. How many tablets are needed to complete the therapy?
8. Convert 4g to mg.
Conversion Chart
9. You have a vial of 100mg/10ml. How many mg/ml?
10 centigrams = 100 milligrams 1 gram = 1000 milligrams 1000 grams = 1 kilogram
10. Convert to a percentage: 0.7
10 millimeters = 1 centimeter
11. Convert 60mg to grams.
100 centimeters = 1 meter
12. Convert to a decimal (you may round to two decimal places): 5/8
13. A prescription calls for 200mg of a drug that you have in a 10mg/15ml concentration. How many ml of liquid do you need?
14. Your total volume of IV is 50ml. Your dose for Vancomycin is 250mg. The vial you have in stock is 500mg/5ml. How many ml of Vancomycin would you use?
15. Referring back to question 14: How many ml will be added of sterile water to get your final volume of 50ml?
