MARCH 31, 2015
May 1 is the deadline to apply for admission to the Pharmacy Technology Program at Ashland Community and Technical College.
Pharmacy Technology offers a quick path into health care employment and can sometimes be the first step in becoming a pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians are employed in community and hospital pharmacies, and jobs for Pharmacy Technicians in Kentucky are expected to grow 33% from 2010 to 2020 according to KY Occupational Outlook.
“Of my 12 students who graduated last year, 10 had jobs in the field as soon as they graduated, and the other two went on for associate degrees,” said Linda Tiller, ACTC Pharmacy Technology Instructor and Program Coordinator.
“The externship that students must complete is one reason for their employability,” Tiller said. “During their clinical hours as ‘externs’ in area pharmacies, students learn skills that would be needed as an employee, and this can give them an edge when applying for a job.”
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technologist transcribes physician’s medication orders, fills prescriptions and pharmacy orders prepares admixtures of intravenous solutions, replenishes drugs, maintains patient profiles, and prepares bulk formulations.
At ACTC, Pharmacy Technology is a one-year diploma program, and a Community Pharmacy Assistant Certificate is also available. The diploma and certificate credits may be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Occupational / Technical Studies.
The program includes lecture and laboratory classes in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, microbiology, dosage calculations, pharmacy mathematics, pharmacy practice, pharmacology, drug classifications and IV admixtures.
Students also learn how to communicate the correct medical abbreviations and medical terminologies with patients, customers and the pharmacists they are assisting.
Pharmacy Technology is a selective admissions program, and the application deadline is May 1. New students will need to submit both ACTC and Pharmacy Technology applications, which are available on line at: ashland.kctcs.edu. Applicants will need a COMPASS score of 34 or ACT score of 19 or must have completed MT065 with a “C” or better grade prior to being enrolled in the program.
For more information on Pharmacy Technology, contact Tiller at 606.326.2154 or email: linda.tiller@kctcs.edu.
Employers Invited to Job Fair
Area business and organizations are invited to participate in the Tri-State Career and Job Fair on Friday, April 244, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the KYOVA Tri-State Mall.
The purpose of the fair to help employers and job seekers find each other, not only for jobs that are available now but for jobs that will become available as the economy improves. There is no charge to participating employers for set-up. Tables and chairs will be provided.
For more information or to reserve a space, contact Nancy Menshouse, ACTC Career & Job Placement Coordinator, at 606-326-2199 or email: nancy.menshouse@kctcs.edu. Cosponsors are Ashland Community and Technical College, Kentucky Career Center, Southwestern Community Action Council and KYOVA Tri-State Mall.
KIDS NOW Scholarship Deadline is April 15
Early childhood employees can take free ACTC classes this summer through a KIDS NOW Scholarship from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
April 15 is the deadline to apply for a summer tuition scholarship that can provide up to $1800 for classes leading to a Child Development Associate Credential, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Kentucky Early Childhood Development Director’s Certificate.
Applicants must be working at least 20 hours weekly in a participating early childhood facility or be employed as a preschool associate teacher in a state‐funded pre‐school program.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for early childhood employees to continue their education part time,” said Robin Johns, ACTC Coordinator of Interdisciplinary Childhood Education Program.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online atwww.fafsa.gov. For details, Contact the KY Partnership for Early Childhood Services. Early Childhood Professional Development Counselor for the FIVCO area, jenny.kiser@uky.edu.
