How To Get A Nursing Degree At National Park Community College

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1 P. 1 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April P h a r m a c y T e c h n o l o g y P r o g r a m Technical Certificate & Associate of Applied Science National Park Community College Division of Nursing, Frederick Dierks Bldg 101 College Drive; Hot Springs, AR P: (501) F: (501) Website: Lindsay Serbousek, AAS, CPhT Pharmacy Technology Program Specialist 101 College Drive; Hot Springs, AR P: (501) F: (501) lserbousek@npcc.edu

2 P. 2 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Please follow these instructions: Division of Nursing Pharmacy Technology Program Technical Certificate / Associate of Applied Science Application Packet & Instruction 1. Complete online college admissions form if you have not attended NPCC. 2. Complete Pharmacy Technology Application (Page 3-4 of this packet) 3. Provide copy of official high school transcript or GED. May be posted on the NPCC transcript. 4. If you have attended NPCC or another college, attach an unofficial transcript to your application. 5. Provide a copy of COMPASS, SAT or ACT test results that have been taken within the last three years. A copy of the test results must be attached to your application. If college credits are awarded, a copy of test scores may be waived. Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program requires the following scores: English score of Compass or ACT score of 19, or equivalent Reading score of Compass or ACT score of 19, or equivalent Intermediate Algebra score of Compass or ACT score of 19, or equivalent 6. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation (can use form provided on web-site or have persons type or handwrite recommendations) We do not accept recommendations from family members. Attach all to Pharmacy Technology Application. 7. On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the following questions, in paragraph format. Include 1-2 paragraphs per response: 1) Give your reasons for choosing Pharmacy Technology as a career. 2) Some of the Pharmacy Technology courses are very time intensive. What plans have you made to prepare to meet this schedule? 3) What are your plans and aspirations for the future? 8. All paperwork is to be completed and returned to the Pharmacy Technology Office by the last Wednesday of April. You will turn your completed application packet into the Division of Nursing secretary who is located in the Nursing Division Offices reception area of the 2 nd floor in the FD Bldg. 9. Program Director has the final approval of the qualifications of the applicants for acceptance.

3 P. 3 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Admission Procedures: Admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program is selective. The Pharmacy Technology Technical Certificate and Associate Degree programs begin in the fall of each year. Application packets are available from the Nursing secretary in the Frederick Dierks building (501) or on the web page. Applicants must apply each year to be considered for enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology Program. Applicants will be determined eligible for program entry based on the following criteria: 1. Grade point averages a minimum of 2.5 GPA on high school or College level work at time of application. 2. ACT or Compass scores 3. Applicants with prior health care experience 4. Number of general education hours completed 5. Letter of references 6. Following review of the above, an interview will be conducted Acceptance: All applications will be conditional accepted. Conditions for admissions will include: 1. Completion of a clear criminal background check and drug screening. Please be advised that students must pay for this testing and the cost is approximately $69. background checks and drug screening is available at: Information regarding the policy governing Prospective students should be aware that violation of any federal, state, or local law or conviction of a crime may prohibit the student from obtaining state registration. 2. State registration with the Board of Pharmacy is required for the externship phase of the program, please visit the following website and ensure you are eligible for state registration: 3. Submit a copy of Health Data Form which will reflect TB skin testing and immunization records. It is high recommended that students complete the HepB vaccination series. You may begin this series of injections now as the 3 shot series HepB requires 6-months to complete. What is a Pharmacy Technician? Pharmacy has expanded its role within the health care delivery system from a profession focusing on preparation and dispensing of medications, to one in which the pharmacy team provides a range of patient-centered care and monitoring services. The Pharmacy Technician Program at NPCC will provide you with the skills necessary to work in a variety of Pharmacy settings. A pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist by performing tasks that do not require professional judgment and can be reviewed by a pharmacist to ensure accuracy. Some of the duties of the pharmacy technician include drug information management, medication preparation and dispensing, inventory management, and patient assessment. Pharmacy Technicians are vital to the pharmacy as they allow the pharmacist more time in expanding and adapting their practice to meet the needs of the patients. Pharmacy

4 P. 4 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Technicians are employed in a variety of pharmacy settings including retail, hospital, long-term care, mail order, and specialty pharmacies, as in a compounding or nuclear pharmacy. One very important word that you should understand now is ETHICS. Ethics is a mode of conduct and behavior. A pattern of proper conduct at all times is essential in persons desiring a career in any profession. The ethical responsibilities associated with a career in health care make it necessary for those practicing in this domain to carefully consider all of their actions both on and off duty. How long does it take to become a Pharmacy Technician? National Park Community College offers two degree plans to fit your career goals. The Technical Certificate degree plan is a 12-month program, beginning in the fall and continuing through the summer semester. The Associate Degree is a 24-month program, beginning in the fall of the student s first year and continuing through the summer semester of the second year. The state of Arkansas does not currently have a state law mandating a technician to become educated, but states across the country are quickly adopting a law of technician education and Arkansas will adopt the law in the coming years as well. Do I need certification and/or registration? National Park Community College s Pharmacy Technician Program will fully prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Students generally take this test during the last semester of the program. The national PTCE is administered as a computerbased test at testing centers across the United States. Exam information can be found at Upon passing the national exam, the technician is granted national certification and bear the designation of CPhT. Certified Pharmacy Technicians maintain their certification by obtaining twenty (20) hours of Continuing Education every two years. National Certification is voluntary in some states, but is mandatory for employment in many. Several employers in Arkansas are only hiring certified pharmacy technicians and this trend is becoming more prevalent. National Certification demonstrates that the technician possesses a desired level of proficiency to become a valuable and effective employee within the pharmacy. All pharmacy technicians in Arkansas must register with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. Information about the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy is located at There are a variety of national, state, and local organizations that Pharmacy Technicians may become evolved. Benefits include newsletters, journals, and continuing education opportunities. Students are encouraged to become members of their state and national organizations. Will I get a job and how much will I earn? The career outlook for Pharmacy Technicians is above average for well educated and trained technicians. The pharmacy technician job outlook is expected to grow by 31% over the next decade. This positive job outlook for educated, trained technicians is due to the aging population, changing state laws, and the expanding role of pharmacy technicians. The earning potential for Pharmacy Technicians across the country has a wide range of hourly wages. The average salary range for a beginning pharmacy technician is from $19,000 to $41,000 depending on the state of practice, pharmacy setting, and job responsibilities of the position. Arkansas average annual salary for pharmacy technicians in 2013 was $25,000. The beginning hourly wages for pharmacy technicians in the Arkansas area range from $10.00 to $13.00.

5 P. 5 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April NOTE: Certified and/or educated pharmacy technicians will more than likely have higher earnings than the disclosed values above, but does depend upon the employment site and job responsibilities. Federal and State Department of Labor Websites:

6 P. 6 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April National Park Community College Technical Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Degree Plan General Education Requirements Intro to Computing I 1 Intro to Computing II 1 Intro to Internet 1 Total: 3 credit hours Technical Support Courses Medical Terminology 3 Total: 3 credit hours Technical Education Courses Intro to Pharmacy 3 Pharmacy Calculations 3 Pharmacology I 4 Community Pharmacy Practice 3 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 3 Aseptic Technique/Compounding 2 Pharmacology II 4 Preparing for the Profession 2 Clinical Externship 4 Total: 28 credit hours National Park Community College Courses 1 Freshmen Orientation 1 College Seminar 2 Total: 3 credit hours Total: 34 Credit Hours (37) 1 1 If you are not a full-time, first-time freshmen student, the NPCC Courses are not required of you; subsequently the total program is 34 credit hours, not 37 credit hours.

7 P. 7 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Preferred Course Sequence Technical Certificate Student FALL, 1 st Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour ORT 1202 College Seminar 1 2 ORT 1101 Freshmen Orientation 1 1 PHMT 1103 Intro to Pharmacy ( 3-0-3) 3 PHMT 1013 Pharmacy Calculations (3-0-3) 3 PHMT 1104 Pharmacology I (4-0-4) 4 ALH 1203 Gen Ed: Medical Terminology 3 CIS 1001 Gen Ed: Intro to Computing I 1 TOTAL 17 CREDIT HOUR (14) 1 SPRING, 2 nd Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 1203 Community Pharmacy Practice w/ Lab (2-2-3) 3 PHMT 1213 Institutional Pharmacy Practice w/ Lab (2-2-3) 3 PHMT 1202 Aseptic Techniques & Compounding w/ Lab (1-2-2) 2 PHMT 1204 Pharmacology II (4-0-4) 4 CIS 1011 Gen Ed: Intro to Computing II 1 TOTAL 13 CREDIT HOUR SUMMER, 3 rd Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 2014 Clinical Externship 2 ( ) 4 PHMT 2012 Preparing for the Profession (2-0-2) 2 CIS 1501 Gen Ed: Intro to Internet 1 TOTAL 7 CREDIT HOUR Technical Certificate: 37 Credit Hours (34) 1 Please note: Fall 2013 New regulations for college level math that may affect your start date in the program. 1 These courses are a requirement of all full-time, first-time freshmen students at National Park Community College. If you are not a full-time, first-time freshmen student, the NPCC Courses do not apply to you; therefore, the total credit hours for the fall semester are 14 hours, instead of 17 credit hours for those students required to take those courses. Subsequently the total program is 34 credit hours, not 37 credit hours. 2 Please note these courses require daily attendance in the clinical experience. Assignments are generally 7-8 hour shifts and may include morning, afternoon or evening hours.

8 P. 8 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April National Park Community College Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology Degree Plan General Education Requirements Composition I 3 Intro to Computing I 1 Composition II 3 Intro to Computing II 1 Applied Math 3 Intro to Internet 1 General Psychology 3 Fund of Public Speaking 3 Total: 18 credit hours Technical Support Courses Choose Either Gen Bio l& Basic A&P or A&P I & II: General Biology 4 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 4 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Required Courses: Chemistry for Non-Majors 4 Medical Terminology 3 Total: 15 credit hours Technical Education Courses Intro to Pharmacy 3 Community Pharmacy Practice/Lab 3 Pharmacology I 4 Aseptic Technique/Compounding 2 Institutional Pharmacy Practice/Lab 3 Clinical Externship 4 Pharmacology II 4 Preparing for the Profession 2 Pharmacy Calculations 3 Total: 29 credit hours National Park Community College Courses 1 Freshmen Orientation 1 Success Seminar 2 Total: 3 credit hours Total: Credit Hours (64) 1 1 If you are not a full-time, first-time freshmen student, the NPCC Courses are not required of you; subsequently the total program is 61 credit hours, not 64 credit hours.

9 P. 9 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Preferred Course Sequence - AAS Student FALL, 1 st Semester Course # Course Name Credit Hours ORT 1202 College Seminar 1 2 ORT 1101 Freshmen Orientation 1 1 PHMT 1103 Intro to Pharmacy (3-0-3) 3 ENG 1113 Gen Ed: Composition I 3 MATH 1053 Gen Ed: Applied Math 3 ALH 1203 Gen Ed: Medical Terminology 3 TOTAL 12 CREDIT HOUR (15) 1 SPRING, 2 nd Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 1203 Community Pharmacy Practice w/ Lab (2-2-3) 3 CIS 1001 Gen Ed: Intro to Computing I 1 BIOL 1114 or BIOL 2224 Gen Ed: General Biology or Anatomy & Physiology I 4 4 CHEM 1104 Gen Ed: Chemistry for Non-Majors I 4 TOTAL 12 CREDIT HOUR FALL, 3 rd Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 1013 Pharmacy Calculations (3-0-3) 3 PHMT 1104 Pharmacology I (4-0-4) 4 ENG 1123 Gen Ed: Composition II 3 BIOL 1224 or BIOL 2234 Gen Ed: Basic Anatomy & Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II 4 4 CIS 1011 Gen Ed: Intro to Computing II 1 TOTAL 15 CREDIT HOUR SPRING, 4 th Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 1213 Institutional Pharmacy Practice w/ Lab (2-2-3) 3 PHMT 1204 Pharmacology II (4-0-4) 4 PHMT 1202 Aseptic Techniques & Compounding w/ Lab (1-2-2) 2 PSYC 1103 Gen Ed: General Psychology 3 SPCH 1103 Gen Ed: Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 TOTAL 15 CREDIT HOUR SUMMER, 5 th Semester Course # Course Name Course Credit Hour PHMT 2015 Clinical Externship 2 ( ) 4 PHMT 2012 Preparing for the Profession (2-0-2) 2 CIS 1501 Intro to Internet 1 TOTAL 7 CREDIT HOUR Associate of Applied Science: 64 Credit Hours (61) 1 1 ORT 1101 Freshman Orientation (1 credits) and ORT 1202 College Seminar (2 credits) is required of all full time, first time freshman. 1 If you need this course, the total program is 64 credit hours, not 61 credit hours. The total credit hours for the fall semester are 12, instead of 15. Subsequently, the total program is 62 credit hours not 65 credit hours. 2 Please note these courses require daily attendance in the clinical experience. Assignments are generally 7-8 hour shifts and may include morning, afternoon or evening hours.

10 P. 10 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Division of Nursing Pharmacy Technology Program Technical Certificate / Associate of Applied Science Essentials Functions The following essential functions outline reasonable expectations of a student to participate and be potentially successful in the Pharmacy Technician Program and in the profession. The pharmacy technician student must be able to function in a variety of classroom, lab and/or clinical situations while maintaining the essential competencies of pharmacy technicians. These requirements apply for the purpose of admission and continuation in the program. catgory Definition Essential Function Behavioral & Social Attitudes A student must consistently demonstrate the emotional health required for full utilization of her/his intellectual abilities. The application of good judgment and the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the performance as a pharmacy technician are necessary. Ability to promptly complete all responsibilities Accurately perform in fast paced laboratory and clinical situations Display flexibility and adaptability to changing environments Possess the ability to tolerate taxing workloads Function effectively under stress Manage heavy academic and personal schedules Adhere to deadlines Sustain professional activities for prolonged periods under conditions of physical and emotional stress Demonstrate integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest and motivation Accept responsibility and accountability for one's own actions Develop mature, sensitive and effective relationships with health care team members and patients Comply with professional standards and behaviors of the pharmacy profession Demonstrate a strong work ethic Ability to function in the face of uncertainties that are inherent in the pharmacy profession

11 P. 11 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Communication A student must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally, nonverbally and in writing with faculty, fellow students, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and other members of the health care team. Effectively communicate on the telephone with patients and members of the health care team Transmit information with clarity to other students, faculty and members of the health care team Read, write & interpret written communication in both the academic and clinical settings Assess non verbal communication from patients and health care team members Intellectual A student must demonstrate the cognitive skills and memory necessary to measure, calculate, and reason in order to analyze, integrate and synthesize information. In addition, the student must be able to comprehend dimensional and spatial relationships. All of these problem-solving activities must be done in a timely fashion. Read and comprehend relevant information in prescriptions and medication orders, textbooks, references, medical records and professional literature. Measure, calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize information Exercise professional judgment and complete tasks within the required time limits Retain Information Apply knowledge and skills to new situations and/or problem based simulation scenarios

12 P. 12 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April Motor A student must demonstrate sufficient motor function required to safely and effectively perform the duties of a pharmacy technician Fine motor control, strength & endurance for repetitive motions including opening containers, keyboarding, reaching for products and syringe manipulation Good hand-eye coordination & finger dexterity needed to achieve program & profession objectives Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to push & pull up to pounds (medication carts) Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours) Ability to walk long distances for medication delivery Ability to complete tasks within the required time limits Observation A student must be able to actively participate in types of learning situations including lecture, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, simulations and clinical experiences. Ability to work long periods in safety equipment and aseptic garb Visual (corrected as necessary) Ability to visually distinguish increment readings on syringes and other medical/pharmacy instruments Ability Recognize to complete and interpret tasks within facial expressions the required and body time language limits Ability Assess to the work environment long periods at in a distance safety equipment and aseptic garb Auditory (corrected as necessary) Recognize and respond to voices under protective garb Recognize and respond to voices over a telephone, speaker or microphone.

13 P. 13 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April I am applying for the Technical Certificate: NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPLICATION I am applying for the Associate of Applied Science degree: Date: Social Security # - - NPCC ID# Print Name in Full Work Telephone Last Name First Name Middle Name Home Telephone Present Address Number & Street City State Zip Code Date of Birth / / Birth State Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes: No: High School Graduation: School Name City State Date of High School Graduation (MM/YY) GED Certification Yes: No: Do you hold any other license or certification? Yes: No: If yes, what is it? List any previous college, university, or other school attended: Name of Institution City & State Dates (MM/YY MM/YY) Degree Received List Work Experience: Employer Location Dates (MM/YY MM/YY) Description of Work Have you ever attended any other Nursing or Health Science Programs at NPCC? If yes, please detail: Name of Program Dates (From - To) Reason for Leaving (Please complete page 2) How did you hear about this program?

14 P. 14 Fall Admission Application due last Wednesday of April BECAUSE A PERSON CAN FIND IT DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, TO OBTAIN STATE REGISTRATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAIN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? Do you have a felony charge pending? Yes: No: If yes, please submit an explanation to: Linda Castaldi, Division Chairperson of Nursing National Park Community College 101 College Drive Hot Springs, AR NOTICE Admissions are conditional upon results of Criminal Background Check & Drug Testing ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, IN PARAGRAPH FORM. INCLUDE 1-2 PARAGRAPHS PER RESPONSE: 1) Give your reasons for choosing Pharmacy Technology as a career. 2) Some of the Pharmacy Technology courses are very time intensive. What plans have you made to prepare to meet this schedule? 3) What are your plans and aspirations for the future? Have you ever had a pharmacy technician state registration or national certification in the past? Yes: No: PERSON TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00am - 4:00pm: Name Telephone Number ( ) Address Number & Street City State Zip Code FALSIFYING ANY RECORDS PERTINENT TO THIS APPLICATION CAN LEAD TO INELIGIBILITY OR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. SIGNED <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> National Park Community College in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Higher Education Act does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The provision includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and other educational services. Any person having inquiries concerning NPCC compliance with Title IX is directed to contact the Vice President for Student Services Office on the third floor of the Gerald Fisher Campus Center or by telephoning (501) <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Y: 3NURHS: New PHARMACY TECH: 2014 application packet: APPLICATION: PT APPLICATION