Pharmacy Technology Program
2014-2015 -Mrs. Stancil
Pharmacy Technicians help pharmacists provide medicines and other health care
products to patients. PassAssured’s on-line Pharmacy Technician Training Program
is designed to prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board (PTCB) National Certification Exam and gain credentials as a Certified
Pharmacy Technician (C.Ph.T.). This course cost $299, which must be paid to the
bookkeeper by Friday, September 5th. Each student must have a 3” binder, with 6
tabs, for this class.
Semester 1 Week 1 and 2 (Aug, Sept)
Orientation
 Section Introduction Video
 Certification, Licensure & Registration
 The PTCB and the Exam
 Recertification
 Orientation Test
Week 3- 4 (Sept)
Federal Law
 Section Introduction Video
 Pharmacy Law and Time
 Federal Law and Drugs
 Rules of Controlled Substances
Week 5-6 (Sept)
 DEA Number Verification
 Schedule II Drugs
 Investigational Drugs
 Federal Law Test
Week 7 -8 (Oct)
Medical Review
 Section Introduction Video
 Doses and Terminology
 Central Nervous System
 Peripheral Nervous System
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Week 9-10 (Oct)
 Hormones
 Cardiovascular Drugs
 Renal Drugs
Week 11-12 (Nov)
 Anti-Infectant Drugs
 Cancer Chemotherapy
 Blood and Blood Formation
 Vitamins
 Medical Review Test
Week 13-14 (Nov)
Aseptic Technique
 Section Introduction Video
 Definitions
 Syringes
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15-16 – (Dec)
Techniques for Sterile Compounding
Solutions
Parenteral Antineoplastic Agents
Stability Considerations in Parenteral Products
Aseptic Technique Test
Finals Week- You must have scored 83% or higher on Section Tests for:
 Orientation
 Federal Law
 Medical Review
 Aseptic Technique
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Semester 2: Week 1 & 2
Calculations
 Section Introduction Video
 Metric System
 Abbreviations
 Roman Numerals
Week 3 & 4
 Fractions, Decimals, Percent
 Temperature Conversions
 Ration Proportions
 Quantities, Dilutions & Concentrations
 Does and Dose Regimens
 Calculations Of IV Flow Rates
 Powder Volume
 Pricing
Week 5 & 6
 Calculations Of IV Flow Rates
 Powder Volume
 Pricing
Pass Calculations Test with an 83% or better by first week of March
Week 7-9
Pharmacy Operations
 Section Introduction Video
 Basic Facts in Pharmacy
 Assisting the Pharmacist
 General Prescriptions
 Medication Distribution Inventory
 Third Party Reimbursement
Pass Pharmacy Operations Test with an 83% or better by third week of March
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Week 10 & 11
Study Aids-Top 200 Drugs
o Flash Cards
o Rx Match
o Med ID
o Memory Match
Week 11-14
o Study Aids-SIGS
o Study Aids-Roman Numerals
o Study Aids-Abbreviation
o Study Aids-Virtual RX
o HIPAA Regulations
o Videos: The Interview & Communication
Week 15 & 16 Tutored Exam (2 hrs)
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Final Exam (2 hrs)
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Exit Exam (must complete all section quizzes and pass all section tests and
practice exams.
Week 17-18- May
 Pass Final Exam (Pass Assured) at 83% or higher
 Create resume and cover letter directed toward obtaining a position as a
Pharmacy Technician for this summer
 Complete application to PTCB for National PTCE (Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam) which must be taken after high school graduation.
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