Introduction:

This comprehensive course prepares you to enter this ever-growing field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board National exam. Operating under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, a pharmacy technician works in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings.

Topics

• Medical terminology specific to the pharmacy
• History of pharmacy and pharmacy practice in multiple environments
• The "Top 200 Drugs"
• Reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names
• Learn dosage calculations, drug classifications, intravenous flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement
• Learn aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, and total parental nutrition (TPN).

Prerequisites:

• Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions

Location & Times:

• Mandatory Workforce Success Skills Course: August 24 - September 2, 2021
  • Face to face meeting: August 24, 26, 31
  • 6:00pm-9:00pm
  • CWL Computer Lab
• Pharmacy Tech: September 7–December 7, 2021
  • HYBRID - face-to-face classroom instruction with online activities
  • Tuesday & Thursday
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 
  • Health Sciences Irma Blackburn Auditorium

• On May 10, 2021, Grayson College entered Phase 3 of its Return to Campus Plan, and on June 1, 2021, Grayson College is expected to enter Phase 4 of its Return to Campus Plan. Updates on COVID-19 protocols and the College's operating status can be found here

Cost:

• $999 includes tuition and textbook. Exam fees are not included.

Notes:

Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) also offers an array of family support services designed to promote self-sufficiency through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Services include but are not limited to tuition assistance; books & supplies; and employment support such as job skills training, placement, resume building, and job coaching. For more information, call 903-893-2161 Ext. 3591.