HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in our Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program! Enclosed is the admission packet. It includes information you will need to read and forms you will need to complete and return if you would like to begin the application process. Pharmacy Technicians perform essential tasks under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and execute technical and clerical duties in the systematic operation of the pharmacy. The average hourly wage for pharmacy technicians is $1.74 in Florida. However, salaries vary greatly between retail pharmacies, hospitals, home health agencies, and mail-order pharmacies. The Gulf Coast Community College Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is pending approval by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, the regulating body for Pharmacy Technicians beginning January 1, 010. As identified in the packet and brochure, it is a 40 credit hour program that encompasses online study, on-campus classroom and laboratory hours, and clinical experience in a variety of local pharmacies. Students should complete the full time program in semesters; however, a part-time option is available. General education courses can be completed on a part-time basis prior to entering the program. Upon graduation, students receive an Applied Technology Diploma as a Pharmacy Technician and are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. This exciting opportunity offers you an entry into healthcare professions and allows for tremendous growth and learning! Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in promoting and protecting the health of countless Americans daily. Experience learning without limits at Gulf Coast Community College as you work toward becoming a competent healthcare professional someone who will really make a difference in the lives of others! Please read through the information provided carefully. If you have any questions, contact Craig Wise, Assistant Coordinator for Health Sciences Admissions, at (850) 91-11 or via e-mail cwise@gulfcoast.edu ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES: One class is admitted each year beginning in the fall semester. The suggested deadline for application completion is by the last working day in June. Applications will be considered after the deadline if space is available. Good Luck with your educational plans! Coordinator of Pharmacy Technician Program
GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 50 West U.S. Highway 98 Panama City, FL 401-1058 (850) 87-87 or 91-11 Toll Free: 1-800-11-685 Fax: (850) 747-46 Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma Program Answer ALL Questions: Please TYPE or PRINT (Please submit form as soon as possible) Name: First Middle Last Maiden Name Home Address: Street & Number City State Zip County Social Security Number: Male Female Permanent or Mailing Address (If different from above): E-Mail: Home Phone: ( ) Business Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) EDUCATION OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(s) must be received by the Office of Admissions & Records. ALL schools and colleges attended must be listed for the application to be complete. Name of School High School or GED: Location of School From Month /Year To Month /Year Did you Receive Diploma? Degree? Certificate? What was your Major/Minor? Other Technical Program College or University:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION Type Issued by Which State or Agency? License Number Date Issued CONTACT INFORMATION Please provide information about three people who will always know where to locate you: Name 1... Mailing Address Telephone Number PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation, omission or falsification of information is cause for denial of admission from the College. I understand that illegal use, possession, and/or misuse of drugs are reasons for immediate dismissal from any of the programs in the Health Sciences Division. Signature of Applicant RETURN APPLICATION TO: Gulf Coast Community College Health Sciences Division-Room 00 50 W. U.S. Highway 98 Panama City, FL 401-1058 Date IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NOTIFY: Name: Address: Phone:
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA PROGRAM CHECKLIST FOR ADMISSION To INITIATE the application process, the student MUST complete the following requirements: 1.. APPLY FOR GENERAL ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE Call or visit the college Admissions Office to obtain an Application for Admission and to receive information on the college admissions process. (850) 87-89 or 1-800-11-685, ext. 89. Applications are also available on our website: www.gulfcoast.edu. COMPLETE THE HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION APPLICATION FOR Pharmacy Technician Submit the completed application in this package to the Health Sciences Division Office, Health Sciences Building Room 00. (NOTE: Students need to submit their Application for Admission form as soon as possible. Example: The same time you turn in the general college admission form). PROVIDE OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL or COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Applicant must request that official transcripts from high school or GED (scores required) or all colleges attended be sent to the GCCC Office of Admissions for evaluation. The Admissions Office will notify you by mail when the transcript evaluation is complete. 4. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE LEVEL COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH & READING*/** Students may demonstrate this competence in one of the following four ways: A. Florida College Placement Tests (CPT): Take the English CPT and achieve an 8 and the Reading CPT and achieve an 8. -OR- B. ACT: Achieve a reading score of 18 and an English score of 17. -OR- C. SAT: Achieve a verbal score of 440. -OR- D. Complete the prerequisite requirements to enter ENC 1101 (Prerequisite requirements are listed within the ENC 1101 course description in the college catalog). i. *NOTE: Mixed scores from different types of tests will not be accepted. For example, a reading CPT of 8 and an English ACT of 18 will not be accepted. Competence in BOTH subjects, from either CPT or ACT as specified above, must be demonstrated. Computerized placement tests are available. Please see note below. ii. Computerized placement tests for English and Reading are given in the Student Union East Room #60. The fee is $5.00 (See Placement Testing Schedule for additional information or call the Testing Office at 769-1551 ext.5). Study guides for the tests are available in the college book store. The tests may be taken only two times in a semester. **NOTE TO ALL STUDENTS: It is the RESPONSIBILITY of the STUDENT to MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH the PROGRAM COORDINATOR to ensure that their application folder is complete and up-to-date with current admission requirements. To be considered for ADMISSION into the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program, the applicant s folder SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLISHED DATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM THE FOLLOWING WILL BE REQUIRED: 1... 4. CURRENT PPD or TB TEST or DECLINATION WITH X-RAY RESULTS MEDICAL EXAMINATION - With Satisfactory Results SATISFACTORY FINGERPRINT / CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK CURRENT CPR CARD - From either American Heart Association (BCLS-C) for Healthcare Provider (Basic Cardiac Life Support), or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES: One class is admitted each year beginning in the fall semester. The suggested deadline for application completion is by the last working day in June. Applications will be considered after the deadline if space is available. 4
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS & CURRICULUM PLAN FULL-TIME OPTION PRE-REQUISITE COURSES The full-time option allows the Pharmacy Technician student to complete the program in semesters. A part-time option is available (see next page). The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to entry into the Pharmacy Technician Core Courses: Semester Course Number Course Name Credits Semester 1: ENC 1101 MTB 075 OST 157 BSC 100 BSC 100L English Composition I Health Math (or higher level Math) Medical Terminology Human Biology (or higher level Anatomy class) Human Biology Lab (or higher level) 1 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CORE COURSES The following required courses are taken in sequence over semesters for full-time Pharmacy Technician Students. Students must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to progress to the next semester. Semester requires 40 hours per week in the clinical environment. Semester (1 st- 8 weeks) ( nd- 8 weeks) (1 st- 8 weeks) ( nd -8 weeks) Course Number PTN 1101 PTN 111 CGS 1570 PTN 11 PTN 111 PTN 111 L Course Name Pharmacy Technician Orientation Pharmacological Agents I Microcomputer Applications Pharmacological Agents II Applied Pharmacy Operations I Applied Pharmacy Operations Lab Credits PTN 1940 Pharmacy Technician Practicum I 5 PTN 1941 Pharmacy Technician Practicum II 5 5 1 **STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IN EACH COURSE TO CONTINUE IN THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM** 5
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS & CURRICULUM PLAN PART-TIME OPTION PRE-REQUISITE COURSES The PART-TIME option allows the Pharmacy Technician student to complete the core courses in or 4 semesters after completion of the General Education Courses which may be taken at the student s leisure. The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to entry into the Pharmacy Technician Core Courses: Semester Course Number Course Name Credits ENC 1101 MTB 075 OST 157 BSC 100 BSC 100L English Composition I Health Math (or higher level Math) Medical Terminology Human Biology (or higher level Anatomy class) Human Biology Lab (or higher level) 1 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CORE COURSES The following required courses are taken in sequence over -4 semesters for part-time Pharmacy Technician Students. Students must achieve a grade of C or higher in each course to progress to the next semester. Semester (1 st- 8 weeks) ( nd- 8 weeks) (1 st- 8 weeks) ( nd -8 weeks) Course Number Course Name Credits PTN 1101 CGS 1570 Pharmacy Technician Orientation Microcomputer Applications (must be completed prior to PTN 111L) PTN 111 Pharmacological Agents I PTN 11 Pharmacological Agents II PTN 111 PTN 111 L Applied Pharmacy Operations I Applied Pharmacy Operations Lab 5 1 4** PTN 1940 Pharmacy Technician Practicum I 5 5** PTN 1941 Pharmacy Technician Practicum II 5 **With this option, Semesters 4 & 5 would entail 0 hours per week in the clinical pharmacy environment for two semesters, or PTN 1940 & PTN 194 may be completed in one semester if taken in 8-week mini-mesters with 40 hours per week in the clinical pharmacy environment. 6
GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION ISSUE Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication Mobility Motor Skills Hearing Visual Tactile Environmental STANDARD Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment in the Pharmacy environment Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, educational, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form Physical abilities sufficient to move about in the Pharmacy environment, to maneuver in small spaces and to perform procedures necessary for emergency intervention Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective Pharmacy assistance. Auditory ability sufficient to assess needs of clients Visual ability sufficient for performance of duties in the Pharmacy environment Tactile ability sufficient for preparation of medications and computer applications Ability to tolerate environmental stressors EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES (Not All Inclusive) Make rapid decisions under pressure Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations Assist with problem solving Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues Cope effectively with high levels of stress Cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner Cope with confrontation Demonstrate high degree of patience Explain treatment procedures Communicates effectively with clients/patients Document and interpret actions and patient/client responses related to medication profiles Asks appropriate questions for clarification Move around in workspaces and treatment areas Walk the equivalent of 5 miles per day Remain on one s feet in upright position at a workstation without moving about Climb stairs Remain in seated position Calibrate and use equipment Perform repetitive tasks Able to grip Bend at knee and squat. Reach above shoulder level Lift and carry 5 pounds Exert 0-50 pounds of force (pushing/pulling) Hear tape recorded transcriptions Hear telephone interactions Hear clients and co-workers in the Pharmacy setting Identify and distinguish colors Identify and distinguish medications Read medication labels Utilize a computer Perform computer applications Open and manipulate pills, pill bottles, and IV admixtures. Adapt to shift work Work with chemicals and drugs Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors Work in areas that are close and crowded SOURCES: 1. SCANS Competencies, U.S. Dept of Labor, 009. 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR PAST Applicants to the Pharmacy Technician Program in the Health Sciences Division of Gulf Coast Community College work very hard to meet the entry requirements for selection. Our programs make every effort to accept as many academically qualified students as possible. In addition to meeting basic entry requirements, however, applicants must also consider how their personal history may affect their ability to meet clinical requirements, sit for various licensure exams, and ultimately gain employment. Some of our Health Sciences Programs will require students to visit certain clinical sites that may require background checks in order for students to work with their patients. Students who cannot produce a favorable background check may not be able to meet their program s clinical obligations, which would jeopardize their ability to successfully complete that program. Students who graduate from our programs must also pass a certification exam in order to be employable. The various entities that provide testing and licenses for Health Professionals, oftentimes, require background checks prior to sitting for the exams and applying for licensure. It is possible to have successfully graduated from a health science program and still be denied the opportunity for licensure because of an unfavorable background check. Employers of certified health professionals can also have a variety of requirements that must be met prior to the granting of employment. These can include background checks of varying depths and drug screenings. It is possible to graduate from a program and obtain the health professional certification, but be denied some employment options due to an unfavorable background check and/or drug screen. We offer this information so that you can make an informed decision concerning your application to one of our programs. 8