PHT 104 - Pharmacy Technician II

Credits: 8

Lecture: 6 | Lab: 7.5

An overview of each body system and the medications used to treat common conditions that afflict each system. Provides preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and 120-hour pharmacy internship.

Prerequisite: EMT 104 Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid or equivalent, HES 170 Medical Terminology for Clinical Health Professionals or equivalent, PHT 103 Pharmacy Technician I, current DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card and a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Proof of legal US residency is required to obtain trainee license All students undergo random urine drug screening prior to clinical.
Note: * Before Enrolling: Proof of required immunizations (Hep B, MMR and Varicella), current negative TB test, Health Care Provider CPR/First Aid card, and DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. A COVID-19 vaccination and/or Flu vaccination, or clinical agency approved waiver/declination may be required. All Pharmacy Technician students must obtain a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Proof of legal US residency is required to obtain trainee license.
*** NOTE: Students completing the NPC course will meet PTCB’s 2022 education/training eligibility requirements for CPhT Certification. Students must still take and pass the national exam to become certified.