AGE-M – Pharmacy Technology (Effective Fall 2015)

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Fourteen students are admitted for enrollment each fall semester on a first come, first serve system. Pharmacy Technology program specific applications are available beginning September 1 of the prior admitting year in the Office of Enrollment and Student Success-Wilson Building. Please visit the Pharmacy Technology webpage for specific degree requirements (http://www.johnstoncc.edu/pharmacytechnology.aspx ).
Pre-requisites for the Pharmacy Technology program are reviewed annually and subject to change. For specific questions about admissions requirements, please contact Theresa Lee, Admissions Coordinator, at 919-209-2049 or .

Pre-Requisite Coursework

Must be completed BEFORE application.

Course
Math
Complete an algebra class with a “C” or better
(If a student has a high school algebra class or completes DMA 040 & 050, this will meet this requirement)
Meet requirements for MAT 110
(Prereq: DMA 010-030)
English
Meet requirements for ENG 111
(Prereq: DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090)
Science (required to complete if student did not complete high school biology or chemistry with “C” or better)
BIO 110 or BIO 111
OR
CHM 090 or higher
GPA Requirements
2.0 GPA on college coursework or 2.0 high school GPA if college coursework has not been completed

Additional Coursework

Courses one may take prior to entering the program.

Course / Credits Required / Credits Completed / Prerequisite
ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiry / 3 / DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090
ENG 112 – Writing/Research in the Disciplines / 3 / ENG 111
MAT 110 – Math Measurement & Literacy / 3 / DMA 010-030 or MAT 060
CIS 111 – Basic PC Literacy / 2 / NONE
PSY 150 – Introduction to Psychology / 3 / NONE
PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics / 3 / ENG 111

JOHNSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY

The Pharmacy Technology curriculum prepares individuals to be pharmacy technicians who assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing medications and other health care products and services for patients.

The General Education courses are taught on the main campus and the PHM classes are taught at the Workforce Development Center located at 135 Bestwood Dr., Clayton, North Carolina.

The Program offers plans of study for a diploma and an AAS degree in Pharmacy Technology. Students are encouraged to complete the AAS degree. Students will apply to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board during the third semester to become certified pharmacy technicians (CPhTs). This is the certification that is legally recognized by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Applicants must meet all admission requirements and submit the program specific application to be considered for admission into the Pharmacy Technology program. Applicants are admitted on a first come, first serve system. The college reserves the right to extend the application deadline when warranted. Pre-requisites for the Pharmacy Technology Program are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Fourteen (14) students are admitted for enrollment each fall semester. Applicants who apply after the program is filled, are placed on a stand-by list. The stand-by status is for the current admitting year. Applicants admitted are required to show completion of physical and emotional health by a primary care provider on forms furnished by the College.

Admission Checklist:

Complete an algebra I course with a grade of “C” or better. (DMA 040 & 050 can be used to meet this requirement)

Complete a biology or chemistry course with a grade of “C” or better

Meet requirements for ENG 111 and MAT 110

______Cumulative grade point average of 2.0

Have graduated or will graduate from a high school or the equivalent as recognized by the State of North Carolina.

Complete and submit program specific application to be considered for the Pharmacy Technology Program. The application is available in the Student Services Office after September 1.

The following courses can be completed prior to entering the program:

ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry

ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy

CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy

PSY 150 General Psychology

PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics