Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians (PT) work collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, doctors and insurers to support a positive patient experience. PTs work in a variety of areas across Dartmouth Health, including outpatient (retail), inpatient (hospital) and specialty pharmacies.
Some of the duties of a PT include:
- Process prescription orders
- Perform medication compounding and packaging
- Restock medication kits used during emergency situations
- Manage medication inventory and ensure products are in date
- Monitor prescription claims and payments
- Investigate patient benefits and resolve insurance claims
- Provide an exceptional patient experience
Dartmouth Health Career Institute (DHCI) Pharmacy Technician trainees are enrolled in a 9-week intensive training program which leads to national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and the credential of a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Upon successful completion, trainees begin work in the pharmacy and are enrolled in a 2,000-hour Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship.
A total of 60 credits is required to earn the Associate of Health Science degree. DHCI Pharmacy Technician trainees earn 19 credits through Colby-Sawyer for the PT training coursework, followed by 21 credits for elective courses taken during the student’s apprenticeship. An additional 8 credits are taken through the DHCI following certification. The final 20 credits are derived from 8-week online liberal education courses taught by Colby-Sawyer faculty. Please note: the additional credits students earn can be rolled into a bachelor’s degree program.
| Pharmacy Technician Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Health Campus | ||
| ALH 101 | 3 cr. | Medical Terminology |
| ALH 102 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology* |
| ALH 103 | 3 cr. | Pathophysiology* |
| ALH 104 | 2 cr. | Introduction to Healthcare* |
| ALH 105 | 2 cr. | Communication for the Healthcare Professional |
| ALH 106 | 3 cr. | Pharmacology |
| PHT 101 | 3 cr. | Pharmacy Technician Practices |
| PHT 101L | 2cr. | Practices Lab |
| PHT 102 | 3 cr. | Pharmacy Calculations |
| PHT 201 | 3 cr. | Pharmacy Practicum |
| CSC 201 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship (elective) |
| CSC 301 | 6 cr. | Registered Apprenticeship I (elective) |
| CSC 302 | 6 cr. | Registered Apprenticeship II (elective) |
| CSC 303 | 6 cr. | Registered Apprenticeship III (elective) |
| Colby-Sawyer Online Courses | ||
| WRT 101 | 4 cr. | Introduction to Academic Writing |
|
MAT 206 or MAT 220 |
4 cr. | Math Proficiency |
| Lib Ed | 4 cr. | One course from one core area: Fine and Performing Arts History Literature |
| Science Core | 4 cr. | BIO 121, 205, 206; SCI 112 |
|
Social Science Core |
4 cr. | CHI 101; PSY 101; SHS 101 |