Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

Pharmacy Technician (with online component)

APPROVED FOR UC/CSU

The following one-year ROP course meets the UC/CSU Preparatory Elective “G” requirement. To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must complete a full year (two semesters) of the class and earn a grade of 70% or better.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prepare for employment in various pharmacy settings. Class instruction includes: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacy law, metric and apothecary systems, drug requirements, and dispensing prescriptions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male and female, of differing ages. Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. Lastly, some programs require the submission of personal information, such as DOB and social security numbers, with state agencies and/or clinical internship partners due to licensing and security clearance requirements.

Certification: Meet eligibility requirements to apply for the Pharmacy Technician License through the California State Board of Pharmacy upon successful completion of the course with a 70% or better.

Required Hours: Students are expected to complete four (4) additional hours of online instruction each week. Online component includes discussion board participation, written assignments and assessments.

Basic concepts of pharmacology Pharmacy laws and regulations Common drug dosages and forms Techniques relating to manufacturing Employment literacy Interpersonal skills and group dynamics

Standards and ethics Identification of drugs Packaging and labeling of drug products Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Thinking and problem solving skills Communication skills

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Upon successful completion, Coastline ROP students will:

• Integrate Academic and Technical Skills
• Practice Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
• Communicate and Collaborate with Diverse Audiences
• Demonstrate Creativity and Innovation
• Act as Responsible, Ethical Citizens
• Develop Personal, Educational and Career Goals