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Technicians assisting pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of medications can be trained through this program, which now offers a 16-week PHT Basic program. The PHT Certificate program includes training in aseptic IV preparation, medication order processing, inventories, packaging, compounding, use of a prescription balance, and computers. Other pertinent courses are pharmacy math, pharmacy law, pharmacology, and pharmacy operations. Students are admitted to the Pharmacy Technician Program each semester. Pre-admission requirements can be taken at any time. The program prepares students to be employed in various types of practice settings, including retail and hospital.