Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen
Health Careers Education Center
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495
http://www.henryford.cc.mi.us/
Code:
MI-02
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Scott McCall, R.Ph.
Phone: (313) 845-9877
Fax: (313) 317-6569
mccalls@oakwood.org
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
432/27
Laboratory course work:
80/50
Experiential training:
340/5
Lecture class size:
28
Laboratory class size:
12
Spaces per entering class:
28
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
every August
Interview required :
yes
Class Scheduling:
daytime, full-time, part-time
Tuition costs:
$2100 ($3400 out of district)
Book/Supply costs:
$250-$300
Application deadline(s) :
rolling admission
Uniform costs:
included
Special Program Features:
The Pharmacy Technician Program is a one-year certificate program emphasizing hospital, community, and home infusion/nursing home practice. Financial aid and information for job placement is available. The didactic portion of the program includes an introduction to pharmacy, pharmacology, calculations, busines language skills, medical terminology, and law and ethics. Issues in pharmacy are covered with role play to emphasize communication, teamwork, and cnflict management. The comprehensive training program has laboratory course instruction which emphasizes hands-on skill development including unit dose cart fill, aseptic I.V. preparation, inventory packaging, compounding, and outpatient prescriptions. Computerized order entry and applications are performed in a state-of-the-art computer lab. In addition, the coursework prepares the individual for the national certification exam. Focus on Women Aid, and childcare are available for qualified students.
Acceptance Requirements:
Admission criteria required. High school graduate--GPA 2.25 + or GED equivalency. Acceptable math, reading and typing placement tests. An interview with the clinical coordinator of the program is required.
General Location Training Sites:
Centrally located in southeast Michigan, which includes Dearborn, Detroit, and Wayne County.
Special Requirements:
Daytime/afternoon rotations. A completed health appraisal form noting a recent physical exam and current immunizations including Rubella titer, negative TB skin test, and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver. Proof of medical insurance.
Academic Degree:
1 year certificate/Associate Degree option.
Additional Requirements:
Students have the option of completing a One-Plus-One Option in Business or Management to receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree. In addition, the Pre-Pharmacy Academic Transfer Degree is a two-year program available for students to complete an Associates Degree in Science to transfer to a four-year university to earn a Pharm D. (pharmacist)
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
25
Home health care:
3
Hospital:
16
Managed care (nursing home):
1 long-term care