Programs
Page Navigation
- CCTE Programs
- 3D Animation
- Architectural Design
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Technology
- Cosmetology
- Cosmetology - Nails
- Culinary Arts
- Cyber Security
- Drone Technology
- Electrical Trades
- Engineering Design
- Fire Science
- Graphic Design & Illustration
- Health Science Technology
- Hospitality Services
- HVAC
- Law Enforcement
- Metal Trades (Welding)
- Veterinary Assistant
Pharmacy Technician

-
First Year: HST Pharm HT4H4AY1 13020950
Year long course/2.0 credits per semester
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry.
HST Math HT4H30Y1 13020970 Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra II
Second Year: HST Practicum 1 HT5H00Y2 13020500
Year long course/2.0 credits per semester
Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science, Health Science Theory, and Biology.
The CCTE Pharmacy Technology program is a career and technology education pathway through the Center for Career and Technology Education with the El Paso Independent School district. This course is designed to prepare high school seniors to become Certified Pharmacy Technicians. Students must complete all junior year CCTE HST courses to be eligible for the program.
Curriculum includes:
*Pharmacology-The study of pharmacy and pharmacy
practice
*Drug Classifications, Indications for Use, Brand and
Generic Names
*Pharmacy Calculations-Dimensional Analysis, Ratio
Proportion Methods, Flow rates, Alligations, Business
Math
*Extemporaneous Compounding-The art of assembling
individual components into a usable drug including:
trituration, levigation, spatulation
Students are also given the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation in a local pharmacy.Certification
Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take two certification exams, IV Certification exam and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Instructor
Ana Angerstein-Thompson, MLS, CPhT- Website