Pharmacy Technician Online Program

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician program at Stenberg College combines online learning with hands-on training to prepare students for positions in community or hospital pharmacies. The program includes online courses, lab sessions, and clinical experiences, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field. Graduates are eligible to become Registered Pharmacy Technicians and may find employment in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content and Structure: The Pharmacy Technician program at Stenberg College prepares students for Pharmacy Technician positions in community or hospital pharmacies.
It combines online learning with hands-on training in labs and clinical settings to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field.
• Course Schedule and Modules: The program consists of a combination of online courses and in-person lab and clinical components.
Online courses cover topics such as medical terminology, pharmacy calculations, pharmacology, law and ethics, professional practice, and community and hospital pharmacy operations. Lab sessions provide students with hands-on training in dispensing medications, compounding non-sterile products, and performing other pharmacy-related tasks. Clinical experiences allow students to apply their skills in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced pharmacy technicians.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program combines online learning with in-person lab and clinical components.
Online courses use interactive learning modules, video lectures, and online discussion forums. Lab sessions provide hands-on training in a simulated pharmacy environment. Clinical experiences offer students the opportunity to apply their skills in real-world settings under the supervision of experienced pharmacy technicians.
• Faculty: The program's faculty includes registered pharmacy technicians and other industry experts with extensive experience in the field.
The faculty is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the pharmacy profession.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Pharmacy Technician graduates may find employment in various healthcare settings, including hospital pharmacies, community pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies.
They may also work for government agencies or private organizations involved in drug regulation and policy development.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles such as pharmacy assistant, pharmacy clerk, medication aide, medication safety technician, and inventory clerk.
• Career Outcomes: Successful completion of the program qualifies students to become Registered Pharmacy Technicians, allowing them to practice in the field under the supervision of a pharmacist.
The program prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the evolving demands of the pharmacy profession.