Less-than-1-year Certificate in Pharmacy Technology at Flathead Valley Community College |
Flathead Valley Community College
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Flathead Valley Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium with 1,911 students in Kalispell, MT.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technology
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Pharmacy Technologists assist and support pharmacists in providing healthcare and medications to patients. Pharmacy Techs often perform many of the same duties as the pharmacist. Upon completion of this program, a student will:
Describe the Pharmacy Tech’s scope of practice;
Demonstrate the following:
An ability to link the right patient with the right prescriber with the right drug with the right directions, the right dose, and the right formulation.
Proper interactions with the public – both face-to face and using the telephone An ability to do appropriate calculations within a pharmacy setting
An understanding of quality control
An understanding of applicable state and federal laws A knowledge of the top brand/generic drug names
Proper unit dose packaging
A knowledge of aseptic technique
An understanding of the role of a technician in both hospital and community workplaces
Explain the correct protocol in the ordering, receiving, and documenting of drugs
Manage inventory control Compare and contrast between hospital and community settings
Understand Patient Privacy expectations
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