Pharmacy Technician

This program offers a sequence of courses which prepare students for education and careers in the Health Science career cluster. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians. Our aging population, the increased use of medical technologies for diagnosis and treatment, and the resulting demand for healthcare services assure us that Healthcare will continue to be the fastest-growing industry sector. St. Lucie Public School’s Allied Health programs offer students opportunities for certifications that lead to entry-level jobs in healthcare, as well as articulated credits to continue their educational and career pathway at the college level. Note: Regarding completion of Anatomy and Physiology (2000350): this course or its substitutions do not meet requirements for an "Equally Rigorous Science" credit.

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Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Areas of Study

Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

  • Designed to prepare students for employment as pharmacy technicians.
  • Preparation, receiving, and handling of medications.
  • Patient record system and data processing.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Collect patient histories, maintain medical records, process insurance claims
  • Prepare patients for procedures and take vital signs
  • Assist physicians during procedures, collect samples, and run tests in the lab
Students gain real world experience through contact hours in clinical settings at local health science facilities.

HONORS Credit for CTE Level 3 Courses
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Level III (3) courses are designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of interest and achievement in their CTE subject area. CTE Level 3 courses are more demanding and have requirements beyond those of standard CTE courses.
The aims of CTE level III courses are to promote:
  • Opportunities for advanced work.
  • Rigorous study of CTE content areas.
  • Practical application of knowledge and skills.
  • Transfer of knowledge and skills to work-based situations.
  • College and Career credit and readiness.
Earn College Credit
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Labor Market Information

This program supports students' college and career readiness. Students are college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in college credit-bearing courses within an associate or bachelor degree program without the need for remediation. Students need these same attributes and levels of achievement to enter and succeed in post-secondary workforce education or to enter a career path offering a living wage and future advancement.

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