Schoolcraft program code # 1YC.0P249/1YC.00249
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate (advanced-level pharmacy technician) program is a nationally accredited program designed to prepare pharmacy technicians to work in any practice setting. Pharmacy Technicians with an advanced skill set can work alongside pharmacists in any practice setting, including drug stores, hospitals, compounding, specialty, and other medical settings to help prepare and distribute all medication types, including compounded medications, such as intravenous, chemotherapy or nuclear medications, to patients and other health care professionals. In this advanced practice program, technicians will build on the knowledge gained in the Skills Certificate program and learn advanced skills, such as screening prescription orders for accuracy and completeness, checking the work of other technicians before a final check by a pharmacist, or reconciling medications for patients admitted into a complex medical environment.
There are two ways to complete the Pharmacy Technician Certificate:
- The traditional route of completing all courses.
- Individuals who are currently certified as Pharmacy Technicians may be able to apply up to 16 credits toward the completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certificate. Please contact the Records Office for more information.
Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements with a minimum of a 2.5 grade in each class will qualify for a certificate of program completion.
This program requires students to complete a specific list of requirements before being officially admitted into the program. Students are listed in a pre-program code while the application requirements are being met. The full program start date and implementation of program code may be dependent on space availability. Requirements are listed online at https://www.schoolcraft.edu/admissions/apply-to-sc/students-with-selective-admissions/ or the Pharmacy Technician Program Application Information . Contact the Admissions and Welcome Center at 734-462-4426 or admissions@schoolcraft.edu to complete an application.
Program Outcomes
- Apply supervisory skills related to human resource policies and procedures in the management or supervision of other pharmacy technicians
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology in the medication fulfillment processes
- Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and pharmacology in the medication fulfillment processes
- Distinguish between the varying roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in advanced practice activities
- Perform effectively in a pharmacy environment
- Describe required knowledge and skills required for achieving advanced roles for a pharmacy technician
- Employ interpersonal, self-management and communication skills appropriate for the profession of pharmacy
- Verify medication specifications, including medications prepared by other healthcare professionals, to ensure patient and medication safety as part of medication therapy management and medication reconciliation processes
- Integrate all legal, regulatory and quality assurance practices consistent with acceptable professional standards for the practice of pharmacy
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Career Information
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Creating Your Academic Plan
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
