Pharmacy Technician Diploma

General Education Requirements

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

• GELO #1 Speech Communication Credits: 3
  OR
• GELO #2 Written Communication Credits: 3 
  AND
• GELO #3, GELO #4, GELO #5, or GELO #6 Credits: 3  ​​​​​​​

• ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC   Success @ SCC Credits: 1

Program Course Sequence

• PHRM 1120 - Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 3
• PHRM 1130 - Operations for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 6
• PHRM 1231 - Pharmacy Law & Ethical Issues Credits: 4
• PHRM 1251 - Clinical Education for Pharmacy Technicians Credits: 5
• PHRM 1010 - Pharmacology Basics 1 Credits: 3
• PHRM 1020 - Pharmacology Basics 2 Credits: 3

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. See Getting Started Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license.
4. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $44 will be accessed for the drug screen.
5. Complete mandatory orientation (or an alternative meeting) after being accepted into the PHRM program.
6. 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.
7. Clinicals must be performed at SCC-approved sites.
8. Complete all PHRM courses with a C or better in order to progress within the program.
9. Submit High School Diploma or GED.

Registry Information

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services requires 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: 31 hours