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Pharmacy Technician
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New Brighton's in-depth curriculum can help you take the first step in learning more about the work of a pharmacy technician which can lead to getting your pharmacy technician certification. Our quality curriculum was developed by professionals and can provide a thorough introduction to the fundamental education needed when thinking about getting your pharmacy technician certification.

Pharmacy Technician Module 1
Overview of Health Care
 
Historical Development in Pharmacy and Health Care
Organizational Structure and Function of the Hospital
Home Health Care
Long Term Care
Regulatory Standards in Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Technician Module 2
The Profession of Pharmacy

An Ethical Pharmacy Concern: The Informed Drug Consent
Drug-Use Control: The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care
Drug Information Service
Organizations in Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice in the Third Millennium

Pharmacy Technician Module 3
Administrative Aspects of Pharmacy Technology

The Policy and Procedure Manual
Materials Management of Pharmaceuticals
The Pharmacy Formulary System
Computer Applications in Drug-Use Control
Medication Errors

Pharmacy Technician Module 4
Professional Aspects of Pharmacy Technology, Part 1

 
Pharmaceutical Terminology and Medical Abbreviations
Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Extemporaneous Compounding
Parenteral Admixture Services

Pharmacy Technician Module 5
Professional Aspects of Pharmacy Technology, Part 2

Basic Biopharmaceutics
The Actions and Uses of Drugs
Administration of Medications
Drug Distribution Systems
The Pharmacy and Infection Control

 

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date materials. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the material is presented may vary.

This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.

 
 
"I have confidence now that I didn't have before, because I now have formal education. I am looking forward to a career as a Pharmacy Technician."

"My New Brighton course was very informative and helpful. I've learned a lot."