43 2022–2023 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Health Sciences | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE - Pharmacy Technician Specialization Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN ILLINOIS Associate of Applied Science Degree CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Retail Pharmacy • Clinical Pharmacy OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program know and can apply a combination of real-world technical skills and general education concepts, and have learned to serve as valuable members of a healthcare team. Depending on the career track, graduates may choose from a variety of employment options involving healthcare administration, patient care, or related healthcare situations. Graduates understand and value critical thinking and problem solving, written and interpersonal communication, customer service, diversity-awareness skills, and medical ethics, as these concepts relate to the healthcare industry and the community. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION COURSES B080 Reading and Writing Strategies 4 B095 Combined Basic and Intermediate Algebra 4 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) 4 ENC1101 English Composition+ Communication (*Required, select 1 additional course)+ 8 *COM1002 Introduction to Communication+ Humanities (Select 3 courses)+ 12 Math / Natural Sciences (*Required, select 2 additional courses)+ 12 *PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body+ Social Sciences (Select 3 courses)+ 12 See page 98 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Lower Division E242 Career Development+ 2 HSA2117 US Healthcare Systems 4 HSC1531 Medical Terminology 4 HSC2641 Medical Law and Ethics 4 SPECIALIZATION COURSES Lower Division HSA1050 Customer Service in Healthcare 1 MEA1243 Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professional 4 MEA2203 Pathophysiology 5 PTN1009 Foundations of Pharmacy Practice 4 PTN1146 Pharmacy Calculations 4 PTN1237 Pharmacology for Technicians 4 PTN1454 Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding 2 PTN2050 Pharmacy Technician Capstone 3 PTN2915 Pharmacy Virtual Practicum 2 General Education Credits 48 Core Credits 14 Specialization Credits 29 Total Associate’s Degree Credits 91 + Self-directed assessment available; see page 178 for details. The Pharmacy Technician Certificate and Healthcare/Health Sciences Associate’s Degree – Pharmacy Technician Specialization meet or exceed the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the states as displayed below. Not all states require licensure or certification for this profession. “Meets” means that the program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification or that there is no license or certification. “Does Not Meet” means that the programs do not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. “Undetermined” means that Rasmussen was unable to determine, after reasonable efforts, whether the programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification. • Meets: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WI, WY • Does Not Meet: ND, OH, UT, VA, WA, WV • Undetermined: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Each state determines its own requirements for licensure or certification as a pharmacy technician. In many states, the minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, but employers may value educational attainment beyond the high school level. Other eligibility requirements may apply, including experience working in a pharmacy and passing a board-approved licensure examination. Please check with the board of pharmacy or equivalent agency in your state for further details as requirements may change at any time. Any course with a practicum component at a hospital or clinical site may require the student to complete the full three-injection series of the Hepatitis B immunization and all other program-required immunizations prior to beginning the experience at the site. Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by passing Developmental Education courses. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. An additional background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. This program is offered online in Illinois.
