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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

 

The Pharmacy Technician (PhT) works under the supervision of the Pharmacist and performs those tasks associated with the preparation and distribution of medications and other health care products.  The Pharmacy technician may find work opportunities in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, mail service, and home IV therapy.

The duties of the Pharmacy Technician may vary at each work setting depending on the size, specialty, and individual state regulations, and/or prescriptions.  The PhT will also maintain records of patients medication dosages, type medication labels, calculate medication charges, answer telephone inquiries, fill prescription orders, and assist the pharmacist in other areas.

 

 

AVAILABLE TO:                                                       WHEN:

Adults & High School Students                         Program Specific

                                                                                Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm

 

WHERE:                                                                    PROGRAM FACILITATER:

Dixie Applied Technology College                        Teresa Gardella

 

State Licensure is required at the completion of the program.

A brief orientation program will be presented to all students who have an interest in this program.  This orientation lasts about one hour and explains entrance requirements and provides all the information necessary for the student to begin the application process for this program.

Due to the sensitive nature of the subjects taught in the Pharmacy Technician Program there are several additional admission requirements.  Pharmacy Technician students will find themselves in situations where they may come in contact with body fluids, be involved in the treatments and care of sick people, work with medications involving narcotics, and so forth.  THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM:

             

              Drug Test

              FBI Background Check/Fingerprinting

              Statement of Physical Health

              Immunizations (Current)

 

Program Specific Fees (some fees are approximate):

Drug Test                         $30.00

Fingerprints                     $60.00

Immunizations              $150.00

National Exam              $130.00

State Exam                       $60.00

Licensure App               $100.00

Uniform                             $60.00

Liability Ins                        $30.00

General Supplies            $50.00

TOTAL                             $670.00

 

Upon satisfactory completion of the Pharmacy Technician Program the student will be required to:

             

• Take the Utah Pharmacy Technician Law Exam
• Take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
• Prepare a Licensure Packet from the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing.

This criterion is set forth by DOPL and it must ALL be completed within ONE year of the official start date of the program.  To work as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Utah, you MUST be licensed.

 

Job Outlook

Pharmacy Technicians have been listed as one of Utah’s Four Star occupations. Actual growth for this occupation will make up the majority of new job openings. Employment is projected to grow 5 percent annually, which translates into roughly 80 new job openings per year.

 

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