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Pharmacy Technology (PT23)  Degree

Campus Locations: Valdosta

Purpose: The Pharmacy Technology Associates Degree prepare students for an entry level and/or advanced level Pharmacy Technician position in a variety of pharmacy settings. The Pharmacy Technology Program will also prepare the student to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. New students are accepted into the Pharmacy Technology Program each Fall Semester.

Curriculum: Students will complete at least 600 hours total of pharmacy training. The training is broken into three main categories: coursework (didactic), simulated lab, and clinical experience, in accordance to ASHP/ACPE standards.

Careers: Pharmacy Technicians are trained to work in three main pharmacy career fields: Community Setting (Retail), Hospital, and Home Health.

Since the Summer of 2016 to present; 97.2% of Wiregrass’ graduates have successfully passed the PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam).

Program cost, current salary trends, and career outlook can be found in the Pharmacy Technology Student Handbook.

**The Georgia Board of Pharmacy does not approve registrations for individuals who are currently on criminal probation for offenses including, but not limited to: theft, fraud, forgery, providing a false name, any crime of moral turpitude, or any crime related to substance abuse. In limited circumstances, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy may approve registrations for individuals who are on criminal probation for minor traffic offenses. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not considered a minor traffic offense.**

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
• Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
• Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10^th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Additional Program Requirements:

• American Heart Association Provider CPR Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations, criminal background check and drug screen required prior to start of clinical rotation.
• Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing to be eligible for the program.
• Student must complete MATH 1111 before registering for occupational courses.
• Students may complete the following courses prior to the occupational portion of the program: ENGL 1101, PSYC 1101, BIOL 2113 Lecture and Lab, BIOL 2114 Lecture and Lab, ALHS 1040, ALHS 1090, COLL 1010 or COMP 2000.

Start Terms:

• This program begins every Fall semester on the Valdosta campus.

Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in collaboration with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ASHP/ACPE).

Curriculum Outline (65 hours)

Pharmacy Technology (PT22)  Diploma

Purpose: The Pharmacy Technology Diploma prepares students for an entry level Pharmacy Technician position in a variety of pharmacy settings. The Pharmacy Technology Program will prepare the student to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. New students are accepted into the Pharmacy Technology Program each Fall Semester.

Curriculum: Students will complete at least 600 hours total of pharmacy training. The training is broken into three main categories: coursework (didactic), simulated lab, and clinical experience, in accordance to ASHP/ACPE standards.

Careers: Pharmacy Technicians are trained to work in three main pharmacy career fields: Community Setting (Retail), Hospital, and Home Health.

Since the Summer of 2016 to present; 97.2% of Wiregrass’ graduates have successfully passed the PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam).

Program cost, current salary trends, and career outlook can be found in the Pharmacy Technology Student Handbook.

**The Georgia Board of Pharmacy does not approve registrations for individuals who are currently on criminal probation for offenses including, but not limited to: theft, fraud, forgery, providing a false name, any crime of moral turpitude, or any crime related to substance abuse. In limited circumstances, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy may approve registrations for individuals who are on criminal probation for minor traffic offenses. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not considered a minor traffic offense.**

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
• Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
• Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10^th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Additional Program Requirements:

• American Heart Association Provider CPR Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations, criminal background check and drug screen required prior to start of clinical rotation.
• Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing to be eligible for the program.
• Student must complete MATH 1012 before registering for occupational courses.
• Students may complete the following courses prior to the occupational portion of the program: ENGL 1010, PSYC 1010, ALHS 1011, ALHS 1040, ALHS 1090, COLL 1010 or COMP 2000.

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

Start Terms:

• This program begins every Fall semester on the Valdosta campus.

Curriculum Outline (56 hours)