1. Pharmacy Technician Certificate: Summer and Autumn 2017

2. Pharmacy Technician Staff
Department Chairperson
Connie Grossman, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
Tywan Banks, M.Ed.
Faculty
Sacha Tadros, PharmD Kristin Brower, PharmD Deni Davis, PharmD Kristin McSweeny, PharmD
Office Specialist
Vincent R. Cocozza, UN 308, ,

3. CSCC Offerings
Certificate of Completion, with credits going towards Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Multi-Skilled Health
Students that opt to continue their studies in Multi-Skilled Health can choose from a variety of other programs that will count towards their AAS degree.
Phlebotomy
HIMT (Health Information Management Technician)
CPR/First Aid
EKG
Health Care Manager
Clinical Laboratory Assisting
Many more
**Financial assistance may also be available for students that have declared a multi-skilled health degree major

4. Becoming Certified State Vs. National Requirements
There is no federal standard for training and competency
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy does not require licensure to become a certified pharmacy technician
*In 2020 certification candidates will be required to attend an accredited pharmacy technician training program in order to sit for the national examination.
Two national examinations are available
PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam)
ExCPT (Examination for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians)
The accreditation process has been currently halted while ASHP reviews standards.

5. Why Should You Consider Certification
The CPhT designation:
signifies an individual’s competence as a technician, and indicates a high level of knowledge and skill.
Mark of achievement that employers, colleagues, and others will recognize.
You may earn more, and may cost your employer less time and money in training you.
Some employers may pay or reimburse the employee for the cost to take a certification exam (if successfully completed), and/or provide training assistance for a certification exam.

6. Why Should You Consider Certification
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32% from 2010 to 2020.

7. Higher pay rates may be given due to:
As with any job, it depends on where you work but your beginning pay may range from $8.00 to $14.00 per hour in Central Ohio area.
Higher pay rates may be given due to:
shift differentials (i.e. working evenings or weekends)
becoming a Certified Technician

8. Pharmacy Technicians in the Field

10. Plan of Study for Certificate Program
Course CR
MULT 1500
Concepts for the Pharmacy Technician 4
BMGT 1008
21st Century Workplace Skills 2
MULT 1525
Basic Health Care Analytical Concepts 1
MKTG 1230
Customer Service & Sales 3
Total Certificate Credit Hours 10
MULT 1500 and MULT 1525 are co-requisite courses.
BMGT 1008 is “on-demand” course. This means that you will need permission to register for this course.

11. Additional Program Information
BCI & FBI-background check/fingerprints and drug testing with program acceptance
FBI fingerprint/background check-when applying for licensure in Ohio
Convicted felons may not be approved for licensure in Ohio
Registration for Summer opened on February 20th. Autumn registration begins May 8th.
Students will need to have their background check and Drug screen started by the first day of class to remain in the Pharm Tech program.

12. Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process:
A valid CSCC is REQUIRED:
Example:
You must be near a printer to print necessary forms for drug test & fingerprinting.
You will only have 3 business days to complete your drug test
You will only have 14 business days to complete your fingerprinting

13. Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process:
3. Have your credit card (Visa/MasterCard) information ready in order to process payment. Your credit card will be charged the current amount to complete for the service.
4. Go to

14. Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process:
Enter the ‘Package Code’ OC42fpdt in top right corner of screen where it says “place order”
Acknowledge terms and conditions in order to create a profile and login
Complete profile & e-sign forms as they appear
Print Fingerprint Control Form
Schedule your drug test and print eScreen ePassport

15. Enter Package Code Here

16. Fingerprint and Drug Screening Process:
Drug testing: go to collection site listed on ePassport
Bring ePassport & government photo ID, e.g. – driver’s license
Suggest that you research the drug testing site
Fingerprinting
Bring Fingerprint Control Form & government photo ID, e.g. – driver’s license
Students and CSCC designated Drug Screen/Background Check Coordinator will receive background results.

17. Pharmacy Related Topics Covered in Class
Prepare medications for dispensing to patients according to physician order
Screen medication orders for completion and accuracy
Maintain and stock inventory
Purchase pharmaceuticals and supplies
Perform dosage calculations as required
Adhere to all federal and state regulations including all OSHA standards, standard precautions, aseptic techniques, as well as HIPAA regulations
Provide excellent customer service by understanding customer attitudes and behaviors

18. Practice in our mock pharmacy lab!

19. Potential Employment Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to meet employers from around the Columbus area. Employers from the following fields may be available to talk to students in class.
Home infusion
Retail pharmacy
Hospital pharmacy
Long-term care
Nuclear pharmacy
Health Plans/HMO Pharmacy Groups

20. Class Opportunities
Engaging Industry Speakers From Neighboring Pharmacies
Tours of Local Pharmacies

21. Class Opportunities cont.

22. Current Offerings Current students: log into CougarWeb
New students: click on appropriate course schedule
Course Schedule

23. How to Register
Take a short quiz based on this presentation using the following link: Information Session Quiz. You will receive a confirmation receipt via .
Send an to Tywan Banks, or Sacha Tadros, ,with the following information:
Name
CSCC address (if using any other address)
Cougar ID
Quiz confirmation receipt
Courses you would like to register for (including course synonym numbers)

24. interest in the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program.
Questions?
Thank you for your
interest in the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Program.
Please direct any questions to Tywan Banks at or Sacha Tadros at