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14 courses with the subject PHAR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PHAR 1700Success Skills for the Pharmacy Technician2

This course reinforces the basic skills required for gaining proficiency in performing introductory pharmacy technician knowledge and skills. It is designed to allow completion of skill activities and enhance attainment of skills in PHAR 1710 , PHAR 1715 and PHAR 1720 (first semester pharmacy technician courses). Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of pharmacy skills with direct instructor supervision. This course is an elective course and is recommended for students who benefit from direct instructor supervision to reinforce the online learning throughout the first semester of the pharmacy technician program. 2C/2/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Corequisite
PHAR 1710 , PHAR 1715 , and PHAR 1720
PHAR 1710Pharmacy Law and Ethics3

This course will provide the student with the Federal and State laws as they pertain to pharmacy. This course will also address ethical theories and principles as they apply to the area of pharmacy practice. It will assist in preparing the student for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Must earn a grade of “C” or better to proceed in the Pharmacy Technician program. 3C/3/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
PHAR 1715Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology 15

Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology will provide students with a detailed, interactive experience that leads to the understanding of community pharmacy practice, medication safety and communications in health care. Students will participate in active learning activities in the classroom, online and in the pharmacy lab. This course is intended to meet the goals of the model curriculum for pharmacy technician training developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. This class will provide to the student information necessary for preparation of the Technician Certification Exam in prescription processing. Must earn a grade of “C” or better to proceed in the Pharmacy Technician program. 5C/4/1/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
PHAR 1720Foundations of Pharmaceutical Calculations4

This course will introduce the student to foundational mathematical calculations utilized in pharmacy practice. This course will teach mathematical calculation and problem solving for production of pharmaceutical products. Must earn a grade of “C” or better to proceed in the Pharmacy Technician program. 4C/4/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
MATH 0910 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 1730Principles of Pharmacy5

This course offers a didactic review of prescription processing with laboratory application. Students will receive skill development and problem solving in non-sterile product preparation. 5C/3/2/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1720 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 1735Pharmacy Medication Technology1

The student will use technologies within the scope of pharmacy practice. 1C/1/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1715 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 1740Success Skills for the Pharmacy Technician 22

This course reinforces the skills required for gaining proficiency in performing intermediate pharmacy technician knowledge and skills. It is designed to allow completion of skill activities and enhance attainment of skills in PHAR 1730 , PHAR 1735 , and PHAR 2710 (second semester pharmacy technician courses). Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of pharmacy skills with direct instructor supervision. This course is an elective course and is recommended for students who benefit from direct instructor supervision to reinforce the online learning throughout the second semester of the pharmacy technician program. 2C/2/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1710 , PHAR 1715 , PHAR 1720 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
PHAR 1730 , PHAR 1735
PHAR 1750Pharmacy Externship 1 - Retail3

Students will receive pharmacy practice experience to refine skills necessary for employment as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting. 3C/0/0/3

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1710 , PHAR 1715 , and PHAR 1720 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 1800Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Preparation1

This course prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Board (PTCB). This course includes instruction on all content areas of the exam, as well as test taking skills. Students take a practice certification exam at the end of the course. This is an elective course, but is highly recommended for students enrolled in the pharmacy technician program and is open to those outside the pharmacy technician program as well who meet the requirements for PTCB certification. 1/1/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
PHAR 2700Success Skills for the Pharmacy Technician 31

This course reinforces the skills required for gaining proficiency in performing advanced pharmacy technician skills. It is designed to allow completion of skill activities and enhancement of skills in PHAR 2720 and PHAR 2740 . Students will be given the opportunity to perform a variety of pharmacy skills with direct instructor supervision. This course is an elective course and is recommended for students who benefit from direct instructor supervision to reinforce the online learning throughout the third semester of the pharmacy technician program. 1/1/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1730 , PHAR 1735 , PHAR 2710 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
PHAR 2720 , PHAR 2750
PHAR 2710Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology 25

This course will provide students with knowledge related to systems, regulations and applications of pharmacy practice in institutional settings. 5C/4/1/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1715 Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology 1 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 2720Pharmacy Sterile Products Lab5

This class will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to prepare, calculate, or produce sterile products for pharmaceutical use. 5C/4/1/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 2710 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 2740Pharmacotherapy of Disease Processes4

The basic concepts of diseases and the mechanisms of disease will be presented. It will include the general physiologic principles for the following systems: nervous, endocrine, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, reproductive, skin, hematologic. The course will discuss immune disorders and immune system responses along with infectious diseases and effects of nutrition and heredity on disease. 4C/4/0/0

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1715 with a grade of “C” or better
PHAR 2750Pharmacy Externship 2 - Advanced4

Experience in advanced setting to refine skills learned in previous pharmacy technician coursework. 4C/0/0/4

Subject
PHAR
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.saintpaul.edu
Prerequisite
PHAR 1750 and PHAR 2710 with a grade of “C” or better

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