Pharmacy Assistant
As a pharmacy assistant, a graduate can assist in various technical activities in a pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They maintain patient records; set-up, package and label medication doses; fill and dispense routine orders for stock supplies in patient care areas; maintain drug supply inventories; and mix drugs with injectable fluids.
Can students who receive the Pharmacy Assistant Certificate transfer to a four-year college or university?
Many four-year colleges and universities will apply some of the courses taken toward a bachelor's degree in science or pharmacy. See Department chair for specific details. Students specifically seeking to major in pharmacy should consider Chemistry Option - Science Transfer.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test. Students must also have one year of high school laboratory chemistry with a grade of "C" or better.
How long will it take to complete this certificate?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the certificate in one year. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact the Biology Department Chairperson, at (732) 906-2592
Pharmacy AssistantTechnology Certificate- PHA.CER
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/ Comments | | Semester I | | | | | HUMAN BIOLOGY, BIOMEDICAL ISSUES AND SOCIETY | 4 | Appropriate score on the College Placement test or MAT 013 or MAT 013A/MAT 013Band one year high school laboratory science or a 3 credit college level science course with a grade of 'C' or better | | CHM 107 | PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY | 4 | One year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. You may substitute CHM 117 or CHM 123 | | CSC 107 | COMPUTERS IN HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | You may substitute a higher level computer science course | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | MAT 107 | MATHEMATICS I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test, Mat 013, MAT 013A/MAT 013B, or departmental approval.
You may substitute MAT 129-131 for MAT 107- 108 | | Semester II | | | | ENG 122
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ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II:WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
You may substitute ENG 125 | | HED 150 | CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES | 3 | | | HIS 130 | HEALTH CARE AND MEDICINE IN THE WESTERN WORLD | 3 | | | MAT 108 | MATHEMATICS II | 3 | Mat 107 | | PHA 101 | INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY | 4 | CHM 107 and appropriate score on the College Placement Test or MAT 013. You may substitute MAT 013A plus MAT 013B | | PSY 123 | INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 | | | | | | | TOTAL CREDITS : | 35 | |
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