Community Pharmacy Technician Certificate Requirements at Midlands Technical College
Acceptable admission criteria:
HOBET 50 composite percent (minimum reading 50 percent) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
SAT 910 (minimum verbal 430) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
Successful completion of the Pre-Health Care certificate with a 2.5 GPA and “C” or higher in each course.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all coursework completed upon entry into program.
High school diploma or equivalent
High school or college credits in mathematics/science (algebra, biology, chemistry) recommended
Typing skills (recommended)
Drug record check for drug-related convictions
Current first-aid certification at time of program entry
Preadmissions interview by the Pharmacy Technician Admission Committee
Certificate: Community Pharmacy Technician (27 credit hours)
Credit Hours
AHS 102
Medical Terminology
3.0
BIO 110
General Anatomy and Physiology
3.0
PHM 101
Introduction to Pharmacy
3.0
PHM 109
Applied Pharmacy Practice
2.0
PHM 113
Pharmacy Technician Math
3.0
PHM 114
Therapeutic Agents I
3.0
PHM 118
Community Pharmacy Seminar
1.0
PHM 124
Therapeutic Agents II
3.0
PHM 152
Pharmacy Technician Practicum I
2.0
PHM 164
Pharmacy Technician Practicum II
4.0
Subtotal
27.0
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