Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Pharmacy Technician Externship
Course Code
TEPT1910
Course Hours
180
Course Credits
4
Description
In this course, students will demonstrate their abilities to function as a pharmacy technician in industry settings. This experience takes place under the supervision of a pharmacist or an experienced pharmacy technician and includes a combination of skills-practice and evaluation.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Assist pharmacists in collecting, organizing, and recording patient information.
• Maintain pharmacy facilities and equipment.
• Receive, process, and prepare prescriptions/medication orders.
• Demonstrate a respectful and professional attitude when interacting with diverse patient
populations and medical professionals.
• Participate in pharmacy compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory,
formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
