*PHARMACY TECHNICIAN  (830527)
(Chantilly and West Potomac Academies - transportation may be provided)

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: two
Prerequisite: "Exploring Health Sciences" and "Exploring the Language of Medicine" is strongly recommended.

The Pharmacy Technician course incorporates both classroom and clinical pharmacy experiences. The student will be given the opportunity to meet state pharmacy technician competencies as well as be exposed to the larger arena of pharmacy careers. The course fulfills the requirements enabling the student to earn two certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. For more information, visit the Chantilly or West Potomac Academy web site at: http://www.fcps.edu/ChantillyAcademy/ or http://www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacAcademy/.

Industry Certification: Industry certification may be available as part of this course.

Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.

Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.

Verified Credit: Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit.

Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.


Last Updated:
09/25/2007

Contact:
Dave Watnee

703-208-7844

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