2013-2014 Catalog 
    
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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Allied Health Education - Pharmacy Technician Associate of Applied Science - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University


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PGM Code - 399D

Program Description The Allied Health Education Pharmacy Technician Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree is designed for students who want to transfer to the Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University (CWU).

On completion of the core requirements courses, students will be eligible for licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in WA State. As a part of this process, students must pass the National Certification Exam, visit www.nationaltechexam.org or www.ptcb.org for more information.

This degree will allow students to update existing knowledge and skills and/or acquire up-to-date technical and managerial skills. The degree requires students to work with an Allied Health adviser to select those courses which will help students achieve their educational and career goals. Most courses are offered in the evening. Refer to the class quarterly schedule.

Common Course Numbering  Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This AAS-T degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 96 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses and a grade of 2.5 or higher in all courses listed in the core requirements.

boilerplate - CD requirement

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement  in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
  • Communicate with an academic adviser.
  • Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Admission Requirements to Central Washington University’s Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Administrative Management Program All students who intend to transfer to CWU should talk with a CWU adviser to review specific admission requirements. Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to CWU.

All of the courses in this degree will transfer to the CWU Applied Bachelor’s Degree, see www.cwu.edu/itam/bas

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Connie Lockwood | connie.lockwood@edcc.edu | 425.640.1691
Erika Ferreri | erika.ferreri@edcc.edu | 425.640.1924
Shannon Trivett | shannon.trivett@edcc.edu
Elizabeth Patterson | elizabeth.patterson@edcc.edu | 425-640.1601

Department website
Pharmacy Technician | www.edcc.edu/pharmacytech


Advising Note


This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education Requirements (25 credits)


A. Communication Skills (10 credits)


B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)


C. Natural Sciences (5 credits)


D. Social Sciences (5 credits)


Cultural Diversity Requirement


____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Program Learning Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:
  • Function as members of a health care team using appropriate medical language to effectively communicate.
  • Perform duties safely and effectively within their scope of practice, while treating patients with compassion, empathy and respect.
  • Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills within the scope of their practice in coordination with team members to foster good patient outcomes.
  • Create patient profiles, prescription order entry, and fill prescriptions with acceptable speed and accuracy.
  • Identify the required information to successfully complete the required National Certification Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
  • Articulate knowledge of current Washington State Law as it applies to pharmacy.

 

III. Program Electives (30 credits minimum)


Select from the following list

Program Electives Learning Outcome


Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

  • Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.

Signatures


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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2013  |  Rev: 03/13

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