Students interested in the Certificate Program will need to complete all of the following steps to be considered for admission. Once the application is submitted, an appointment should be made with a Pharmacy Technician Program Adviser: Marcia Janos marcia.janos@pikespeak.edu
If you are already enrolled at PPSC, you do not need to re-enroll or re-submit transcripts if already submitted.
Fill out Pikes Peak State College Admission Form in the Admissions office at one of the four campuses or online. If you are already a student, you do not need to repeat this step.
Request copies of official transcripts (including high school and any colleges attended other than Pikes Peak State College) be sent to:
RECORDS OFFICE
Pikes Peak State College
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 502-3000
Verify that transcripts have been received by the Records office. If you have already submitted your transcripts to PPSC, you do not need to repeat this step.
If you are already enrolled at PPSC, you do not need to re-enroll or re-submit transcripts if already submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: You will still need to include UNOFFICIAL copies of your transcripts (including PPSC) with your application.
Complete an Application for Admission and schedule an appointment with a PHT Advisor.
Complete the following prerequisites:
1. College-ready in reading/writing:
2. College-ready in math:
3. CSC 1005 or CIS 1018
Review the latest version of the PHT Student Handbook to become familiar with program standards, policies, and requirements.
The Colorado Community College System (“CCCS”) and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education authorize the pharmacy technician program to conduct a background investigation of all student applicants. The clinical sites used in the pharmacy technician program require background checks of all potential interns, in addition to drug screens. The purpose is to maintain a safe and productive educational and clinical environment. Additionally, this is a standard requirement for all employment in the pharmacy career field and will be essential to obtaining a job. New students who refuse to comply with the background investigation will not be allowed to enter the PPSC Pharmacy Technician Program
All Pharmacy Technician Program students will be expected to pass a drug test and criminal background check in order to receive full acceptance to the Pharmacy Technician Program at PPSC. Students are required to complete the first testing within their first week of enrollment into PHT 111 Introduction to Pharmacy. The cost is $63.00 and must be paid online at the time of purchase. The are NO EXCEPTIONS for missing the initial deadline for this screen to be accepted into the program. A second set of screening will be required during enrollment in PHT 116 Institutional Pharmacy, prior to enrolling for clinical internships. Both screens are required. This screening will count towards the Colorado state requirement when applying for a CO State PHT Certification.
All testing is at the student’s expense, including any repeat or additional necessary testing. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the results of their drug test with a member of the human resources staff. Students who fail testing will not be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician Program. All background check and drug testing information is kept confidential.
NOTE: DO NOT PURCHASE A PACKAGE OR COMPLETE YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK WITHOUT EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS IN CLASS. SCREENING IS NOT INTENDED TO BE COMPLETED AHEAD OF STARTING YOUR CLASSES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN REPEATED SCREENINGS BEING REQUIRED.
See PHT Student Handbook for full policy and additional information—available at the PPSC Bookstore.
For disqualifying offenses or background check issues, please contact PPSC Human Resources representative Patricia Padeway at (719) 502-2296.
An applicant will be disqualified from the pharmacy program based on the following guidelines:
If the investigation reveals information that could be relevant to the application, the designated individual responsible for background checks may request additional information from the applicant. The offense shall be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Although possession and use of marijuana both recreationally and for certain medical conditions consistent with the requirements of the Colorado Constitution is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continue to be prohibited while a student is on campus, including any time the student is in a clinical experience or representing the College.
Effective March 2020, all pharmacy technicians will be required to be state certified to practice in the pharmacy. This applies to enrolled students while completing their clinical rotations as well. Students will be required to obtain a Provisional Certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy prior to being eligible for clinical placement. The fee for this is $57 and must be paid for at the time of application. Visit the SBOP website for a complete list of requirements for eligibility. Students who are determined ineligible for a state certificate will be ineligible for program completion and graduation.
Pharmacy Technician (PHT) students must complete all PHT courses before starting their required clinical internships, which are essential for graduation. These internships include 160-hour rotations at two different sites: one in a community setting and one in a hospital. You don't need to find your own site—placements are arranged by the program coordinator.
What are the requirements?
Immunization Requirements:
If you're aiming for a Pharm. D or want to become a licensed pharmacist, it's important to know that the Pharmacy Technician (PHT) Program courses do not count towards that degree. Becoming a pharmacist requires a different set of courses, but you can complete the first two years here at PPSC. For more information, check out the Medial Professionals program at PPSC.
All Pharmacy Tech students at Pikes Peak State College must complete a national criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen. These are required through CastleBranch, and you will be responsible for the associated fees. Note that background checks done for employment do not meet this requirement as it is mandated by the Colorado Community College System.
This policy is managed by the PPSC Human Resource Services Department. The screening should not be completed before meeting with a program advisor. The first screening takes place during the PHT 1011 Introduction to Pharmacy course, where all policies and requirements will be reviewed.
A career in pharmacy is both physically and mentally demanding. For detailed information on the physical and academic rigor expected of all students, please refer to our department's Technical Standards Policy in the PHT Student Handbook.
Academic Standards:
Technical Requirements:
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