ADVANCED CREDIT — Application for advanced credit must be made prior to starting the program; applications are approved from the Registrar in consultation with program instructors. Careers Pharmacy Technicians Assist in a Variety of Technical Tasks. Qualifications desired are — strong organization and communication skills — respect and confidentiality of patient information — computer literacy/proficiency in pharmacy software programs Duties May Include — compounding pharmaceuticals — sterile product preparation (hospital) — preparing medication for dispensing — third party billing — purchasing, merchandising, inventory control and records maintenance As a member of the healthcare team, qualified graduates find employment in hospitals, clinics and retail pharmacies. New and expanding opportunities are becoming available for careers with insurance companies, pharmacy software vendors, pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical research. As healthcare organizations restructure to decrease healthcare costs, it is anticipated that a well-trained Pharmacy Technician will have increased opportunities for employment. When considering the Pharmacy Technician Program, you may wish to do some research regarding traditional and non-traditional career opportunities. This could involve visiting your local hospital and retail pharmacies to talk to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians about the requirements and expectations this career choice can have for you. Application Information — Fill out general application form — Please make sure you meet all admission requirements, including the general admission requirements for the college and the specific admission requirements for your chosen program (these are listed in each program area) — International Students (students who are applying to Selkirk College from locations outside of Canada) should follow the application steps required by Selkirk International 168 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2018-19 DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO SUP- PORT APPLICATION — Official transcripts from high school and all post- secondary institutions attended (mailed directly from the Ministry of Education and educational institutions) — Official Transcripts, Equivalence Reports, and English Proficiency Test results for internationally educated applicants — Criminal Record Check (CRC) from the Ministry of Justice (instructions in Application Package) — Immunization Record in Application Package (can be completed upon acceptance to the program) — Two Personal Reference Forms completed and submitted directly to the Admission Office (found in Application Package) — Applicant Information Questionnaire (found in Application Package) — Evidence of Computer Skills Contact DistanceHealth@selkirk.ca for further information. Program Courses PTEC 100 - PHARMACY SEMINAR PTEC 100: Pharmacy Seminar, provides a discovery course for students to become familiar with the profession of pharmacy technician; the roles and responsibilities of all members of the pharmacy team and the importance of intra and inter professional collaboration in the pharmacy environment. Patient care and product distribution are explored to give students a foundation in these areas that will be further discovered in other courses in the program. During the first week students are introduced to a program orientation site that prepares them to work in our online environment. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program. PTEC 104 - PHARMACY BILLING, REGULATIONS AND PROTOCOLS PTEC 104: Pharmacy Billing, Regulations and Protocols provides a general understanding of provincial and federal legislation as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists and the dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician are clearly defined including discussions on scopes of practice and pharmacy ethics. Provincial and other third party plans are discussed to determine claim processes used by each agency. Included is identification of drug diversion practices and guidelines for prevention. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN selkirk.ca/ptec PTEC 105 - PHARMACY CALCULATIONS PTEC 105: Pharmacy Calculations, beginning with the fundamentals of pharmaceutical calculations students explore measurement systems, decimals, fractions, and ratio and proportion concepts for submission of practice, assignment and exam calculations. Emphasis is on the metric system, in keeping with health care standards in Canada. The interpretation of numerals, symbols and Latin abbreviations used in the pharmacy is a focus within all course assignments and exams. Exploration of dilution and concentration, percentage strength, and compounding calculations prepare students for hands on lab classes in dispensing, compounding and sterile product preparation. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program. PTEC 106 - MERCHANDISING CONCEPTS PTEC 106: Merchandising Concepts is an introduction to retailing and human relations in a community pharmacy environment. A pharmacy is an important part of the health care system as well as a place of business. Basic principles of retailing include: location, image, store design, consumer profiles and customer support services. Procedures for inventory management include: purchasing, receiving, inventory control and business math. Written and verbal communication skills required for the work setting will be covered in this course. Time management, conflict resolution, patient confidentiality, customer service and resume writing are included. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program. PTEC 107 - PHARMACOLOGY | PTEC 107: Pharmacology I, is part one of a two-part course that introduces the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. This course offers direct contact with a pharmacist and opportunity to collaborate and illustrate scope of practice. Upon completion, students should be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Students will learn the essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and patient safety. Medical terminology is presented in an independent study format that allows the learner to acquire medical language skills to prepare for working with other health care professionals. Pre-requisites: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program. PTEC 108 - PHARMACOLOGY II PTEC 108: Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course that continues with the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in selkirk.ca/programs