Pharmacy Technician
Description
- Master pharmaceutical compounding to fill retail pharmacy prescriptions and prepare intravenous medications
- Maintain inventory of medications, verify insurance coverage, and aid the pharmacist
- Work in retail, compounding, clinical, hospital, and nuclear settings
Revised 12/4/2019
Application Process
Additional Requirements
Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:
- Maintain a grade of "C" or better in each transcript course.
- Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act at requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
- Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216.
- Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
- Provide transportation to clinical sites.
- The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.
Credentials/Industry Certifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- AHA Heart Saver K-12
- Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician
Employment Opportunities
Tulsa Tech builds partnerships with business and industry in the Tulsa area to find opportunities for work-based experiences and student placement.
For more information, contact our Career Placement Services at (918) 828-5000.
Email: hiretulsatechgrads@tulsatech.edu or visit tulsatech.edu.
Entrance Requirements
High school Senior or Adult
Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call (918) 828-5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.
College Credit
All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.
For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.
Plan of Study
Plan of StudyCampus Locations
Health Sciences Center
3350 S Memorial Dr
Tulsa, OK 74145-1322
918.828.1200
FAX: 918.828.1209
Owasso Campus
10800 N 140th East Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
918.828.1400
FAX: 918.828.5009
Who Can Attend?
High School Students/Adults
(High School Seniors)
Scheduling Information
8 - 10:50 A.M. / 12 - 2:50 P.M.
Class Starts: August 18, 2021
Contact Info Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.
Career Majors
Pharmacy Technician
Courses
- Pharmacy Technician
- Anatomy (OR)
- Sterile Pharmacy Procedures
Tuition, Fees and Books
- Estimated Tuition: $2,100.00*
- Books: $0.00**
- Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $555.00**
Students are expected to cover exam fee of $129.00 (Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam)
*High school students living in the Tulsa Tech school district are not charged tuition.
**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.
Tulsa-Area Salary
For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/.