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2007-2008
Program Sheet
About the Career
The Associate Degree in Pharmacy Services prepares individuals to advance their
roles as Pharmacy Technicians or to transition into related roles in the work
place. Pharmacy Technicians are able to provide a wide range of duties in the
pharmacy, and will enhance their technical skills through additional knowledge
in the third party payment processing and related reimbursement issues, staff
scheduling processes, customer service, and enhancing store sales.
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities are expected to grow as population and urbanization
increase, and as a large segment of the population—aging baby boomers—becomes
more likely to have medical emergencies.
Potential Starting Salary
$23,660
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Schedule
Pharmacy Services Management program courses offered online.
Time to complete Pharmacy Services Management coursework
2 years.
General Studies
21 required credits are offered evenings and online in fall, spring and summer.
Work these courses into your schedule based upon your intended date of graduation. Plan
your general studies classes—check out the General
Studies 2007-08 Learning Options.
Starts
August 2007 and January 2008.
Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms,
health-related exams, etc)
Program Transfer Opportunities
Capella University
Lakeland College
Silver Lake College
UW-Stout
For more transfer options information, click
here.
Pharmacy Services Management Coursework
Course Title |
Credits |
Delivery Method |
Offered |
Pharmaceutical Calculations |
3 |
Online |
Fall and Spring |
Pharmacy Business Applications |
3.00 |
Face-to-Face |
Fall |
Fundamentals of Reading
Prescriptions |
1.00 |
Face-to-Face |
Fall |
Pharmacy Benefits - Managing |
2.00 |
Online |
Fall |
Pharmacy Community Clinical |
2.00 |
Face-to-Face |
Fall |
Pharmacology |
3.00 |
Online |
Spring |
Pharmacy Drug Distribution
Systems |
1.00 |
Face-to-Face |
Spring |
Pharmacy Law |
2.00 |
Online |
Fall |
Pharmacy Parenteral Admixtures |
3.00 |
Online |
Spring |
Business Operations |
3.00 |
Online |
Summer |
Supervision |
3.00 |
Online |
Fall |
Human Resource Management |
3.00 |
Online |
Spring |
Advanced Pharmacy Services
Applications |
3.00 |
Online |
Summer |
General Studies Requirements (21 credits):
Medical Terminology—3 Credits
Keyboarding—1 Credit
Oral/Interpersonal Communication—3 credits
Word 2002-Level 1—1 Credit
Psychology - Introduction to—3 Credits
Written Communication—3 credits
Introduction to Sociology—3 credits
Economics—3 Credits
Math with Business Applications—3 credits
Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application OR Race, Ethnic, & Diversity Studies—3
credits
Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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