Pharmacy Technology, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

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ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: PH03-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Pharmacy Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Pharmacy Technology, Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Pharmacy Technology, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Pharmacy Technology, Degree program are:

1. attainment of 16 years of age;

2. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

3. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

4. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Pharmacy Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number:PH03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Pharmacy Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Pharmacy Technology, Degree  program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Pharmacy Technology, Degree program are:

1. attainment of 16 years of age;

2. documentation of high school graduation, satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements, or approval based on evaluation by admissions officers and program faculty;

3. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

4. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Pharmacy Technology, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  PH03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of PH03 and a CIP Code of 51.080503 are applied to the Pharmacy Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code PH03 and CIP Code 51.080503 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: PH03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Pharmacy Technology, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code PH03 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Pharmacy Technology, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of PH03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Pharmacy Technology, Degree

Program Description

The Pharmacy Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the pharmacy field.  Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Pharmacy Technology associate degree program graduates are prepared to function as pharmacy technicians in positions requiring preparations of medications according to prescriptions under supervision of a pharmacist.  Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences or mathematics, and computer literacy.  Program graduates are also to be competent to perform basic occupational functions including pouring, weighing, or measuring dosages; grinding, heating, filtering, dissolving, and mixing liquid or soluble drugs and chemicals; procuring, storing, and issuing pharmaceutical materials and supplies; and maintaining files and records.  Program graduates receive a Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Technology degree and are employable as pharmacy technicians.