This course is designed to introduce students to the history of pharmacy and reference materials used by pharmacy professionals on a day to day basis. Also, the student will learn about differing dosage forms of medications, pharmacodynamics versus pharmacokinetics, and about absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of various medications. In addition, the student will learn about proper communication techniques to use with patients/customers and with the pharmacist as well. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. Math calculations will also be introduced to go over basic math skills and introduce pharmacy specific math conversions.
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Take the first step toward a career where you can play an important part in the healthcare industry. As a pharmacy technician you will be working with pharmacists in the hospital, assisted living or retail setting.
You’ll learn the skills you need to assist licensed pharmacists as they administer medications to people, answer questions and prepare IVs or drug compounds. We offer a blended learning environment. Each course is a combination of on-campus and online experiences. This provides the ideal balance of hands-on activity and convenience.
Upon completing this program, you’ll be prepared for a career as a:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Compounding Specialist
Program Objective
Courses available at Wichita and Joplin only.
Due to the increasing numbers of middle-aged and elderly people in the United States and abroad, Certified Pharmacy Technicians will be in demand.
This 36-week program is designed to prepare the graduate for an entry-level position in the field of Pharmacopeia assisting the Pharmacist. The students will develop skills with mixing and measuring medications, customer service, assist filling prescriptions for the customer, maintaining patient profiles within the electronic management system, handling insurance claims in regards to electronic transmission, receiving prescriptions physically or electronically and maintaining inventory. The student will also be trained in first aid and CPR for emergency situations. After the completion of the Pharmacy Technician Program at WTI, the student will be eligible to schedule and take the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Once the graduate passes the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, he/she will be eligible to register with the state of his/her choice and accept employment opportunities, which could encompass proprietary, hospital inpatient/outpatient and retail organizational pharmacies within the national base of the United States.
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ASSOCIATE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. In order to provide the students with a well-rounded quality educational experience; students will be introduced to general education college-level courses that will afford them the future security of an Associates of Occupational Studies degree. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met.
CLASSES YOU'LL TAKE
| PhT 1 – Pharmacy History and References | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
| PhT 2 – Community Pharmacy and OTC Products | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce students to the elements of community pharmacy, including the entire process of filling a prescription from patient drop-off to pick up. The student will research applicable state laws and regulations that pertain to community pharmacy. The student will also learn about non-traditional pharmacy practice settings and specialty pharmacy jobs, including the pharmacy technician’s role in medical insurance. In addition, the student will learn about the use of Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) used in addition to prescription medication to help treat patients. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. Math calculations will go over calculating medications based on weight, calculating oral and liquid doses of medications. | |||
| PhT 3 – Medication Safety and Inventory Management | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce students to medication safety and error prevention practices. In addition, the student will learn about inventory management and pharmacy billing practices, including billing insurance companies. The student will learn about pharmaceutical agents for the hematological and immune systems, including classifications, indications, contraindications, interactions, and side effects. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. Math calculations will go over calculating new strengths of medications to be compounded, allegation method, and interpreting prescriber’s instructions. | |||
| PhT 4 – Institutional Pharmacy and Aseptic Technique | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce students to institutional pharmacy (hospital, hospice, home health, and long-term care). Also, the student will learn about the various competencies and associations technicians can have or be a part of. The student will learn about all federal laws and agencies governing pharmacy including, HIPAA, ACA, FDA, and DEA. In addition, the student will learn how to properly use aseptic technique when reconstituting medications and compounding intravenous medications. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. In addition, Students will be introduced to USP Chapter 800, which deals with handling, storage and spillage of hazardous medication (chemo medications). Math calculations will also be introduced to go over basic math skills and introduce pharmacy specific math conversions. | |||
| PhT 5 – Bulk Repackaging and Pharmacology 101 | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of bulk repackaging and non-sterile compounding. The student will learn about beyond-use-dating, accurate labeling, and compounding logs. In addition, the student will learn about pharmaceutical agents for the endocrine, nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems including classifications, indications, contraindications, interactions, and side effects for each system. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. Math calculations will go over calculating medications based on weight, calculating oral and liquid doses of medications. | |||
| PhT 6 – Advanced Pharmacology | 5 Weeks | 5 QCH | |
This course is designed to introduce students to pharmaceutical agents for the renal, reproductive, and dermatological systems, including classifications, indications, contraindications, interactions, and side effects. In addition, the student will learn about pharmaceutical agents for the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, including classifications, indications, contraindications, interactions, and side effects. The student will also complete labs including compounding creams, ointments, and intravenous medications. The student will also be exposed to related medical terminology, abbreviations, and frequently prescribed medications. Math calculations will go over calculating new strengths of medications to be compounded, allegation method, and interpreting prescriber’s instructions. | |||
| PhT 7 – Career and Certification Prep | 5 Weeks | 6 QCH | |
During the first week of this course, the student will be in a classroom setting focused on two areas: Skills Review and Career Prep. Career Prep includes resume preparation, job hunting techniques, interview preparation, and employment expectations. Skills Review provides the student with continued instructional support and practicing their practical skills prior to entering the externship facility. The final portion of this course will be focused on reviewing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and testing will be scheduled for week twelve. | |||
| PhT 8 - Externship | 1 Weeks | 6 QCH | |
Before the student starts their onsite externship, the teacher will conduct a skills review which provides the student with continued instructional support and practicing their practical skills before entering the externship facility. Externship consists of six weeks; while the student is at his/her externship site, he or she will experience real-life practice in the actual pharmacy environment. Each student will complete 180 hours for their externship prior to graduation from W.T. I. The student will schedule their Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam with the instructor during week twelve. | |||
| Total | 36 Weeks | 42 QCH | |
DIPLOMA PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Courses available at Wichita Main campus only.
The objective of this program is to prepare students to perform tasks for entry-level employment as a Computer Service Technician or Networking Systems Technician.
This program prepares students to perform tasks associated with installing, upgrading and maintaining computer network systems in a LAN/WAN environment. The course is taught using a combination of theory and practical applications in a laboratory environment. To be considered for enrollment into this program, all admissions requirements must be met. The credits awarded from this diploma program are transferrable into our CTNA AOS degree program
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