Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma
(PHRM-ATD)

AREA OF CONCENTRATION: The Pharmacy Technician diploma program is designed to train students in developing and mastering basic technical skills, theoretical concepts, and clerical functions in the operation of a pharmacy. Graduates of this program will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in compounding (measure/weigh/mix) medicinal drugs, preparing and labeling medicines; filling bottles and vials with the correct quantity of medicine; issuing medicines to the customers; maintaining inventory; keeping patient's medication profiles on specified records, forms or computerized systems, collecting, organizing and evaluation of information for direct patient care, medication review, and department management. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be awarded a certificate as a Pharmacy Technician and will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination.

To apply for this program of study, students should obtain a program application packet from the Division of Health Sciences or Internet webpage containing a current listing of admission and course requirements.

Admissions

Provisional Admission Requirements:

1. Application to Gulf Coast State College.
2. Application to Pharmacy Technician Program should be completed by the last working day in JUNE. This application process includes:
   1. Health Sciences Division application form for Pharmacy Technician certificate program.
   2. Florida College Entry=Level Placement Test (CPT) scores.
   3. Official transcripts on record from high school and /or any other previous college work.
3. High school diploma with minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) or GED completion or college transcripts.
4. Eligibility for ENC1101.
5. Applicants are selected for this program upon successful completion of general education requirements.

Requirements after Provisional Acceptance:

1. CURRENT PPD or TB TEST or DECLINATION WITH X‐RAY RESULTS.
2. MEDICAL EXAMINATION – With satisfactory results.
3. SATISFACTORY FINGERPRINT/CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDCHECK.
4. CURRENT CPR CARD – From either American heart Association (BCLS‐C) for Healthcare Provider (Basic Cardiac Life Support), or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.