Pharmacy Technology
The mission of the Pharmacy Technology Program is to train students for employment in retail and wholesale pharmacies, and home health care and long-term care facilities. They will perform as pharmacy technicians or assistants under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Students will learn to become skilled in medications, prescription preparation, reconstitution and IV preparation. They will also learn to establish and maintain patient profiles, packaging and equipment and to perform administrative, communication, and inventory control duties. Clinical training is provided in all work environments. Upon completion of training, students will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examinations (PTCE).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The job outlook for pharmacy technicians is superb. At present, the job is being redefined, moving away from lay clerical status to paraprofessional status involving education to the Associate degree level, and in many cases, professional registration and certification. The estimated number of technicians is expected to grow significantly. Wages are also expected to increase. Hospitals and chain store pharmacies tend to have excellent benefit packages, including medical and dental plans, retirement plans, etc.
Instructor
- Olivia [dot] Bowden [at] ttcmemphis [dot] edu (Olivia Bowden)
The Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis does not offer a student loan program.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis does not offer a student loan program.
75% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 12 months.
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