Pharmacy Technician Diploma

General Education Requirements

One course is required from each of the areas below. See General Education  for a complete list. These may be transferred in or earned at SCC. These courses must be completed prior to graduation from the program.

Written Communications Credits: 3
OR
Oral Communications Credits: 3 AND

• BSAD 1010 - Microsoft Applications I
    Credits: 3

Program Course Sequence

• PHRM 1120 - Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 4
• PHRM 1130 - Operations for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 6
• PHRM 1200 - Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 5
• PHRM 1231 - Pharmacy Law & Ethical Issues Credits: 4
• PHRM 1251 - Clinical Education for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 5

Special Program Requirements

1. Complete mandatory orientation (or an alternative meeting) after being accepted into the PHRM program.
2. Submit a completed health statement form; a current (within one year) twostep skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest x-ray; and a current (within one year) flu vaccination prior to being placed into a clinical site. The cost (varies) is the responsibility of the student.
3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross is required.
4. A Criminal Background Check will be required of each student in the Pharmacy Technician program. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $45 to the student account. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. Please note that drug-related misdemeanor or felony convictions will prevent a student from acquiring a state registration, completing clinical rotations, and graduating. Contact the State Board of Pharmacy with questions.
5. Obtain an active registry with the Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy prior to being placed into a clinical site. The cost of $25 (may change without notice) is the responsibility of the student. More information will be provided at a later date. Please note that drug-related misdemeanor or felony convictions will prevent a student from acquiring a state registration, completing clinical rotations, and graduating. Contact the State Board of Pharmacy with questions.
6. Clinicals must be performed at SCC-approved sites.
7. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35.00 (may change without notice) to the student account.
8. Complete all PHRM courses with a C or better in order to progress within the program.

Registry Information

On Sept. 1, 2007, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services implemented the following to register as a pharmacy technician in the state of Nebraska.

To work in Nebraska, a graduate must:

1. Be 18 years of age or older;
2. Be a high school graduate or officially recognized by the State Department of Education as possessing the equivalent degree of education;
3. Never have been convicted of any non-alcohol, drug-related misdemeanor or felony;
4. File an application with the Department; and
5. Pay the applicable fee of approximately $25
6. Become certified within one year of registration

Other states may have different laws. Consult state statutes to make sure that this program fulfills or satisfies the requirements of that state.

Total: 30 hours