AHP - Pharmacy Technician
Program Description
The Academy of Health Professions (AHP) Pharmacy Technician program introduces students to healthcare knowledge and skills through project and problem-based learning, internship experiences, and classroom and lab instruction. There are four courses in this career pathway sequence: two foundation courses, one pharmacy technician medical specialty course, and an allied health internship. Students are prepared to take the exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
| Available Certifications | Available College Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
ExCPT Certification |
College of Southern Maryland (5 Credits) Stevenson University (4 Credits) |
Course Sequence
Foundations of Medicine and Health Sciences
Structure and Functions of the Human Body
Pharmacy Technician Medical Specialty
Allied Health Internship
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Structure & Functions of the Human Body | Pharmacy Technician Medical Specialty |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | Foundations of Medicine and Health Sciences | Allied Health Internship |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective | Elective |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center- Students apply in 10th grade