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Sep 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Pharmacy Technician, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 5240
Program Description
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties within a pharmacy setting. Pharmacy technicians generally are responsible for receiving prescription requests, counting tablets, and labeling bottles. They may perform administrative functions such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. The Associate of Science (AS) in Pharmacy Technician degree program is designed for employment and for transfer to bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Leadership and Administration. It will transfer in its entirety to Winona State University. It may transfer in part or in its entirety to other baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet with a representative of the transfer institution or obtain a current catalog from the transfer institution when planning their program. For consideration into the Pharm-D prerequisite rotation at the University of Minnesota, students must complete additional courses in addition to the AS degree. For assistance in program planning, or to explore additional transfer options, students should schedule a time to meet with an academic advisor.
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Program Requirements: 30 credits
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 30 credits
Complete at least 30 general education credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including the required courses listed. You must complete at least one course in six of the ten goal areas. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts
Goal 08: Global Perspective
Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility
Goal 10: People and the Environment
Program Goals
- Evaluate the principles, complexities, and trends in the pharmacy industry as it relates to the technician;
- Describe ethical responsibilities as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry;
- Demonstrate communication skills associated with customer service in a multicultural society;
- Perform all procedures skillfully and safely;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body, and understand the physiological effects of disease and injury;
- Properly calculate medical mathematical equations;
- Demonstrate understanding of his/her professional role as a Pharmacy Technician; and
- Use critical thinking and effective communication skills to analyze and solve patient issues.
Developmental Courses
Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
Admission Requirements
All Pharmacy Technician program requirements are offered at the Cambridge Campus. Related Program Requirements: Clinical facilities require students to maintain specific requirements to ensure personal and patient health and safety. Proof that these requirements are met must be furnished by the student. (See Pharmacy Technician Student Handbook).
Completion Requirements
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
- All PHAR courses must be completed at ARCC or have been approved for credit for prior learning.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Program Sequence
The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program; many courses are offered in the evening.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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