This pathway prepares scholars, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations.
Example Careers: Pharmacy Technician
Pathway Course Sequence
Grade level: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Orientation and foundation for occupations and functions across the health care cluster. Includes broad health care core standards which specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. Prerequisite to additional courses in the Health Science Program.
Grade level: 9-12
Credit: .50
Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to combine all existing courses in the Health Science Cluster to include foundational emergency skills for all Health Science Career Pathway students. This course will include certifications in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider; AED; bloodborne pathogen; first aid; and emergency care as outlined by an approved first aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifying agency as put forth by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross.
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Grade level: 9-12
Credit: .50
Prerequisite: None
An intense study of the medical language used in all health career major areas. Pronunciation, spelling and application rules of medical terminology are included.
Grade level: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body (including anatomy and physiology) are included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
This is an online (computer-assisted) or traditional course with a pharmacy internship that prepares students for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT). You will gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a hospital or retail setting.
Elective Courses
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
The practicum provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students' education objectives. Students participating in the practicum do not receive compensation.
Industry Certification Opportunities
NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician
Course descriptions: https://kecs.education.ky.gov/public/coursesearch