Recommended Pharmacy Technician Course Sequence/Academic Planning
The Pharmacy Technician courses are organized in 3 blocks as shown below. Block A is offered during Fall, Block B is offered during Winter, and Block C is offered during Spring. Prerequisite classes such as the Allied Health core (AHE110, AHE 116, HCA104) and the Career and College Success course should be completed before entering Fall quarter.
Block A
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHE 100 | Career and College Success: Healthcare | 3.0 |
| AHE 115 | AHE Healthcare Provider: CPR | 1.0 |
| AHE 170 | Orientation to Pharmacy Practice | 2.0 |
| AHE 172 | Pharmacy Terminology | 3.0 |
| AHE 173 | Applied Pharmacology I | 5.0 |
| AHE 177 | Over the Counter Drugs | 2.0 |
Block B
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHE 174 | Applied Pharmacology II | 5.0 |
| AHE 175 | Pharmaceutical Calculations | 3.0 |
| AHE 176 | Prescription Processing | 5.0 |
Block C
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHE 171 | Pharmacy Law and Ethics | 2.0 |
| AHE 178 | IV Preparations and Aseptic Technique | 4.0 |
| AHE 191 | Pharmacy Clinical | 8.0 |
The advisors for this program are:
Brent Leithauser Program Director | brent.leithauser@edmonds.edu | 425.640.1369
Rhian Lindhjem | rhian.lindhjem@edmonds.edu| 425.640.1957
**You may also call the Allied Health Department 425.640.1017 for any questions or concerns.