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The Pharmacy Technology Program on the Jackson Academic/Technical Center Campus of Hinds Community College is a technical program designed to prepare potential students to become pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles." The program of study familiarizes the student with the methods of drug preparation, packaging, and distribution, as well as the functions and services provided by the hospital and retail pharmacy. Upon graduation from the program, the student is eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

Requirements for Admission
• Must meet all general admissions requirements (Refer to Admissions Procedures and Requirements, Hinds Community College catalog)
• Must submit an application for acceptance into the program
• Must have a composite score of 17 on the ACT
• Must have a CPR - Health Care Provider Certification
• Must have a clear background check

Pharmacy Technology Curriculum

Major Courses Taught
Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals, Pharmacy Law, Pharmacy Math and Dosage Calculations, Pharmacology I & II, Pharmacy Compounding, Nonprescription Drugs and Devices, Drug Information Research, Pharmacy Transition, Practicum I & II

Occupational Skills Training
• Therapeutic Classifications of Drugs
• Generic and Trade Names
• Transcription Abbreviations
• Pharmacy Math and Dosage Calculations
• Drug Preparation, Packaging & Distribution
• Hospital & Retail Pharmacy Services

Requirements for Graduation
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion of 74-77 semester credit hours of course work and the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the Career Planning and Assessment System Exam (MS-CPAS).

Employment Opportunities
Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for technicians with formal training or previous experience." "Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014 because as the population grows and ages, demand for pharmaceuticals will increase dramatically. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people, who use more prescription drugs than younger people, will spur demand for technicians in all practice settings. With advances in science, more medications are becoming available to treat a greater number of conditions."

Contact
Mr. Illya Harris, Counselor
3925 Sunset Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
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