Pharmacy Technician

Diploma: Health Science
Credit Requirements: 52 Semester Credit Hours

The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to perform, within the health care setting, a variety of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of medication under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all College and program requirements. Classes in this program begin Summer Term.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
I. General College Admission Requirements
Achieve admission to the College by meeting TTC's requirements for diploma programs. Please note that applicants not achieving appropriate test scores will be required to complete courses indicated by placement test scores. 

 Note: Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the Pharmacy Technician program.

II.  Program Admission Requirements
Applicants should ensure that each of the following admission requirements is on file in the Admissions office as soon as it is completed. Information may be submitted in person or by mail to:

 Trident Technical College
 Admissions Office, AM-M
 (Student Center, Bldg. 410, Room 110)
 P.O. Box 118067
 Charleston, SC  29423-8067

1. Achieve qualifying scores on the College's placement test, SAT or ACT. Contact an academic advisor and complete all courses indicated by placement test scores.
2. Achieve the appropriate score on TTC's placement test
   OR
   1. Complete MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra with a minimum grade of C,
   OR
   2. Complete an intermediate algebra course equivalent to MAT 102 with a minimum grade of C from an approved, regionally accredited postsecondary institution.    
3. Achieve the appropriate sentence skills scores on TTC's placement test
   OR
   1. Complete English 100 Introduction to Composition with a minimum grade of C,
   OR
   2. Complete an introductory English composition course with a minimum grade of C.
   Note: Students who intend to complete the Associate Degree in Occupational Technology need to complete appropriate prerequisites for the English requirement.
4. Complete an Allied Health application for the Pharmacy Technician program. NOTE: When the number of applicants qualifying at the same time exceeds the number of spaces available in this program, admission will be prioritized according to the date and time that the Allied Health application was received in the Admissions office.
5. Provide proof that AHS 104, CPT 101 (with a minimum grade of C) and CPR certification have been completed prior to entering the program.
6. Attend an advising session and obtain a signed statement from a program faculty member verifying attendance. See the list of academic advisors published in On Course.
7. Provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent by submitting a copy of your high school transcript, diploma or GED.
8. Satisfy academic probation/suspension requirements, if applicable, by providing proof of a minimum 2.0 GPA by submitting official copies of college transcripts, other than TTC transcripts, to the Admissions office, OR, complete six semester credit hours with a minimum grade of C in each course, and a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
9. Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA and not be on academic or disciplinary suspension at the time of admission and date of entry into the program.  
10. At the time of entry to the program, show evidence of completion of the criminal background check required by the College. Students entering the AOT program may submit a letter of recommendation from their employer in lieu of a background check.

III. General Admission Procedures for the Pharmacy Technician program
Prior to admission to the program, provide the TTC program coordinator with a completed, current Allied Health-Student Health Record. Applicants who meet College and program requirements will be considered qualified and will be admitted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Qualified applicants will be sent a letter indicating the year and semester that they have been admitted.

You must receive a satisfactory police record check (SLED) before the mandatory program orientation session. Note: S.C. Code of Law prohibits pharmacies from employing anyone who has been convicted of a felony offense relating to controlled substances.

Note: Falsification of any information submitted will make a student ineligible for admission to or continuation in the Pharmacy Technician program.

IV. Course Progression
In order to progress to the next semester once accepted into the program, students must:

1. Earn a C or better in the lecture, laboratory and clinical components of all Pharmacy Technician courses.
2. Earn a satisfactory grade of S on professional development evaluations.
3. Earn a C or better in all prerequisite, corequisite and support courses.
4. Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA throughout the program.
5. Successfully meet a stringent clinical attendance policy.

Readmission to a Program
Students who receive a W, D or F in a prerequisite, corequisite or PHM course may request consideration for readmission to the Pharmacy Technician program. Readmission to the program is not automatic. See the Alllied Health Sciences overview.

Recommended Sequence of Courses