Pharmacy Technology - Part-Time NEW
Curriculum Description
The Pharmacy Technology Program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.
Students will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medications in unit-dose or med-card form and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.
Employment opportunities include retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45580
NC CIP: 51.0805
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHM 110 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 115 | Pharmacy Calculations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 120 | Pharmacology I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 | Basic Anat & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| PHM 125 | Pharmacology II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 140 | Trends in Pharmacy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 9 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Summer Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 111 | Pharmacy Practice I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHM 132 | Pharmacy Clinical | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| PHM 133 | Pharmacy Clinical | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| PHM 165 | Pharmacy Prof Practice | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
Summer Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHM 118 | Sterile Products | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 231 | Public Speaking (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 150 | Hospital Pharmacy | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| PHM 155 | Community Pharmacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHM 134 | Pharmacy Clinical | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| PHM 160 | Pharm Dosage Forms | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PHM 265 | Professional Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 12 | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 66
Additional Information
Additional Admission Requirements
- Completion of high school or college credits in biology and algebra.
- A grade of C or higher in all required general education and related courses. A grade of B or higher is mandatory in all PHM-prefixed courses for admission, progression, and completion of the Pharmacy Technology program.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) CPR certification.
- Completion of program orientation requirements.
- Submission of the Forsyth Tech Student Medical Form prior to the first day of class.
Program Progression Policy
- A grade lower than a C in any required general education or related course must be remediated. Students may repeat such courses without being removed from the program.
- A grade lower than B in any PHM-prefixed course will result in the student’s dismissal from the program. Re-admission may be possible upon re-application and approval by the college and is contingent on space availability.
- A grade of D or F, or a withdrawal in any required science course, PHM-prefixed course, or prerequisite course, while enrolled, may also result in dismissal.
Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening
Clinical agencies require criminal background checks and/or drug screenings for students assigned to their facility for clinical education. Additionally, state or national registry and licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for certification or licensure based on criminal background records. For further details and updates, please refer to the Health Sciences section on www.forsythtech.edu.
Status of No-Rehire at a Designated Clinical Affiliate
If you have been previously employed at a designated clinical site affiliated with the program and were released with a status of "No Rehire," you will not be eligible for clinical rotation at that facility or its affiliated sites. If this status prevents you from meeting program competency requirements due to specialized services or limited site availability, you may be withdrawn from the program.