3.30 Pharmacy Technology

3.30.1 System Guidelines

Enrollment in the Pharmacy Technology program may be limited because of available laboratory facilities, as well as limited faculty and financial resources at the college.

• Technical Standards
  • The Pharmacy Technician performs technical functions under the direction of a Registered Licensed Pharmacist; including prescription preparation, inventory, repackaging, and compounding. Laboratory experience and an externship under the supervision of a registered licensed pharmacist are required components of the program. In order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program, all applicants should possess:
    1. sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed to read written prescriptions, orders, and fine print that may include computer images. Students should also be able to distinguish shades of color and viscosity;
    2. sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team;
    3. sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to produce pharmaceutical preparations, complete repetitive motions, and the ability to stand for long periods of time;
    4. sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with patients and members of the health team allowing for quality health care; and
    5. sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement Pharmacy Technician functions.
  • The college will, in compliance with KCTCS regulations and in the manner and to the extent permitted by law, endeavor to recruit students who add to the diversity of the student population in the Pharmacy Technology program.
    
    Selection of students for the Pharmacy Technology program will be made by the President of the College or the President’s designee, after considering the recommendations of an Admissions Committee, which is to be appointed for this purpose. Membership on this committee shall be from the college as follows:
    1. Pharmacy Technology program coordinator; and
    2. three faculty members at-large with at least one being from the allied health field.
  • In order to be considered for admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program, each applicant must submit the following:
    1. admissions application to a KCTCS college;
    2. official documentation of obtaining minimum college readiness benchmarks; and
    3. documentation of attendance at a Pharmacy Technology Admission Conference or an interview with the program coordinator or designee.
  • Applications for admission to the Program may be accepted by the Admissions Committee later than the stated dates provided that positions are still unfilled, and all the required documentation has been submitted.
    
    In the event that the number of applicants exceeds the maximum capacity, preference may be given to:
    1. applicants with an ACT composite score of 21 or above or equivalent;
    2. applicants who have successfully completed medical terminology, oral communication, computer/digital literacy, anatomy and physiology, and workplace principles; or
    3. applicants who have workplace experience; or
    4. who are veterans, active-duty personnel, their spouses, and also displaced workers who qualify under the Trade Adjustment Act.
• Readmission
  • Readmission to the Pharmacy Technology program will be dependent upon available resources.
    
    In order to be considered for readmission to the Pharmacy Technology program, the applicant must submit a written request to the Pharmacy Technology Program Coordinator and meet current admission guidelines.
    
    A student may be readmitted to the Pharmacy Technology program one time.
    
    If more than three years have elapsed since initial enrollment in the first Pharmacy Technology course, an applicant must repeat all Pharmacy Technology courses.
• Transfer
  • Applicants who wish to transfer from one KCTCS college Pharmacy Technology Program or other programs must:
    1. meet all admission requirements of the receiving institution;
    2. notify the Coordinator of the Pharmacy Technology Program in writing, stating anticipated entry date and reason for transfer; and
    3. have a current faculty member from the program previously attended who had instructional experience with the student submit a letter of recommendation to the receiving institution.
  • If more than three years have elapsed since initial enrollment in the first Pharmacy Technology course in any program, an applicant must repeat all Pharmacy Technology courses.

3.30.2 College Guidelines (none)