Training Program Information

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record- keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.

Offered By: Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School

Address:
333 Moffett Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043

Internet Link: http://www.mvlaae.net

CONTACT:
Brenda Harris, PhD, Assistant Director
Phone: 650-940-1333

Program Details

Program Title:	Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Description:	Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record- keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.

Degree Offered:	Certificates < 2yrs.