For
Program Information please contact:
Andrea Mignott,
Chair
Room 2138
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4511.
amignott@atlantatech.edu
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY - DIPLOMA
The Pharmacy Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the pharmacy field. Educational opportunities will be provided that will enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed as a Pharmacy Technician. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields.
Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required
to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
CORE COURSES
Curriculum
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Essential General Core Courses
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| 1. Courses |
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Credits
|
| ENG 100 |
English |
5
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| MAT 100 |
Basic mathematics |
5
|
| PSY 191 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5
|
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Essential Fundamental Technical Courses
|
| AHS 101 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5
|
| AHS 104 |
Introduction to Healthcare |
4
|
| AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
3
|
| PHR 100 |
Pharmaceutical Calculations |
5
|
| PHR 101 |
Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals |
5
|
| PHR 102 |
Principles of Dispensing Medications |
6
|
| PHR 103 |
Princi. of Sterile Medication Prepara |
6
|
| PHR 104 |
Pharmacy Technology Pharmacology |
5
|
| PHR 105 |
Pharmacy Technology Practicum |
7
|
| PHR 106 |
Advanced Pharmacy Tech. Principles |
5
|
| PHR 107 |
Advanced Pharmacy Tech. Practicum |
7
|
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
76
|
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Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5
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Estimated Program Cost |
$5,056
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