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Pharmacy Technician-Hybrid course

Course number : HWFE 103   ID : 2970   
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Description

This sixteen-week course is instructor led by an instructor. This course is hybrid, meaning you can attend in person or, if you prefer, participate online during the session.Throughout the course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the health care industry as a pharmacy technician.

What Will I Learn?

  • Pharmacy Law
  • Ethics in Pharmacy
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pharmacology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for?anyone whether you are new to the workforce or have been in the workforce for years and are interested in beginning a new career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Walk Away With

Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Students residing outside of Idaho should verify with their State Board of Pharmacy to ensure this course meets their state's registration and certification requirements.

Class Requirements

  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to apply for a Pharmacy Technician License. Guardian/Parental consent is required by code for applicants under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.

Required Text

You can buy a physical copy which is available at the CSI Bookstore.

OR

an electronic version that is interactive, has a workbook, and comes with a chatbot.

The electronic version is not available at CSI, but can be purchased through the following link:

The Pharmacy Technician & PT Workbook

National Certification Exam for Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)

The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (EXCPT) is a nationally recognized certification exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills necessary for a pharmacy technician to effectively assist pharmacists and ensure optimal patient care. Successfully passing the EXCPT exam certifies that individuals have met the standards required to perform as competent pharmacy technicians in various healthcare settings.

Requirements for the ExCPT

  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED/ high school equivalency; or be scheduled to earn a high school diploma or GED/ high school equivalency in the next 12 months.
  • Must have completed a Pharmacy Technician training or Education Program within the last 5 years. 

How to Apply for the ExCPT

Steps for Registering for the EXCPT Exam through NHA

  1. Set Up an Account: Begin by creating an account on the NHA website.
  2. Request to Test: Submit a request to test through your NHA account.
  3. Approval Process: Your request will be reviewed by the workforce department. Approval or denial of your request will be communicated via email.
  4. Notification: If approved, you will receive an email notification. Follow the instructions to log in and schedule your exam with PSI.

Important Information

  • The cost of the first exam attempt will be covered for up to one year following successful completion of the course.
  • Final grades from the class must be posted before requesting to test.
  • Fees for the second attempt and any subsequent attempts, or attempts made after one calendar year from the course end date, are the responsibility of the student.
  • Do not submit a second testing request before completing your first exam attempt. Duplicate registrations may result in the student being liable for additional charges.

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Instructor Bio

Kylee was born and raised in Southern Idaho, she graduated from Jerome High School in 2013, then attended CSI and graduated in 2016 with her Associates in Pre-Pharmacy and Biology with emphasis in health care. From there she attended pharmacy school at Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Spokane, WA where she studied for 4 years and graduated in 2020 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Since 2020 she has been a practicing pharmacist in the state of Idaho.


 
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Class Details

17 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
HSHS-Health Science Human Services Building

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Jayme Peck2.Kylee 

Tuition: 

$425.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/22/2025 - 5/14/2025 Weekly - Wed 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM Twin Falls, HSHS-Health Science Human Services Building  Map, Room: 239-Zoom Room Kylee  ; Jayme Peck  Classroom