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Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician

Career Studies Certificate

Danville Community College

The Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician prepares students to assist and support licensed pharmacists to order, stock, package, and dispense medications to patients.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician prepares students to assist and support licensed pharmacists to order, stock, package, and dispense medications to patients.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	The Pharmacy Technician can be completed in two semesters. Program Requirements: To receive the Pharmacy Technician Career Studies Certificate, you must complete a minimum of 25 credits with a grade point average of 2.00 or better. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Danville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	The program will allow the student to pass either state or national certification exams on the first attempt.
Program Successes & Highlights	The program focus teaches students the following skills: Act ethically and maintain the confidentiality of patient records; Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the sciences as applied to pharmaceutical principles; Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of a pharmacy technician; Receive and screen prescriptions and medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and authenticity; Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medication products requiring special handling and documentation; Prepare medications requiring compounding for sterile and non-sterile products and chemotherapy/hazardous products; and

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed; Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time.
Credit for Prior Learning	Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Danville Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study.
First Year Student Catalog Year	All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-2099.00	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.01	Neurodiagnostic Technologists	Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.05	Ophthalmic Medical Technologists	Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-2099.08	Patient Representatives	Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 25 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician at Danville Community College These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$159	Per Credit	$3,975	$0	$3,975
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Student Activity Fee	$2	Per Credit	$50	0	$50
Maintenance Fee	$1	Per Credit	$25	0	$25

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.