Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program is a 3-year Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Approved Completer Program of Study that prepares students to meet the demands of the 21st century with a rigorous academic curriculum, while exposing them to the varied career paths and opportunities available in the Health & Biosciences industry. Pharmacy technicians are critical members of the healthcare team and are essential to providing patients with safe and effective medication therapy. A pharmacy technician works closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings such as hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies. Technicians perform vital functions to support the patient care efforts of the pharmacy team with roles and responsibilities that continue to expand and evolve. Licensure Students take a National Certification Exam (ExCPT or PTCB) in order to become certified pharmacy technicians. Passing this national certification exam, along with meeting the Maryland state requirements for pharmacy technicians, will enable them to work as a pharmacy technician in all Maryland pharmacies, Program of Study as well as pharmacies across the country.

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Foundations of Medicine and Health Structure and Function of the Human Pharmacy Technician (1.0) Sciences (1.0) Body (1.0) Allied Health Internship (1.0)

Student Requirements Related College Majors and Careers: Prerequisites: Passing grade of “C” or higher in Biology, 94% or higher attendance • Pharmacist Program Location: Bladensburg High School* (*Boundary Students • Nursing

Only) • Medicine GPA Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to be • Therapy eligible for the program. • Radiology Program Duration: 3 Years • Lab Technology Beginning Grade Level: 10th • Pharmacology Cost to Participate in The Program: Students must purchase a scrub uniform and shoes ($75)

Program Contact: Darlene Bruton, Instructional Specialist Department of Career and Technical Education 221 5 Chadwick Street | Temple Hills, MD 20748 | Phone: (301) 669-6012 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.pgcps.org/cte Twitter and Instagram: @pgcpscte Learning that Works!