Pharmacy Technician

Instructional Materials

For classes beginning after August 1, 2011

For classes beginning before August 1, 2011

Student Handbook
Student Assignment Sheet
Externship Resource Booklet
All About Externships
Take The Wheel (View this presentation in order to understand the externship process.)

State Specific Handouts
Top 200 Drugs Worksheets
Qualifications for the Job of Pharmacy Technician
Legal and Ethical Issues Role Play
Controlled Drug Schedules
Controlled Substance Schedules
HIPAA
HIPAA Presentation
Using the United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information
Prescription Forgeries
USP 797
Medication Errors
Medication Errors Role Play
OTC Medications
Your Future in Pharmacy Practice

Additional Resources

Practice Chapter 1

Calculations Chapter 1

Module 1 Reading Assignment (available online in case you have not yet received your textbooks)

Program Outline

Official program outline for the Pharmacy Technician Program

Career Garden

Boston Reed's career preparation curriculum

Math Resource

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National Center for Competency Testing

Graduates are qualified to take an optional certification examination offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

National Healthcareer Association

Graduates are qualified to take an optional certification examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Graduates are prepared to take the certification examination offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

National Pharmacy Technician Association

National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is a professional organization for pharmacy technicians.

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT) is a professional organization for pharmacy technicians.

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) provides information on the field of pharmacy including pharmacy career options. Visit the "Student Center".

Board of Pharmacy

Website for the Texas State Board of Pharmacy