Kapi`olani Community College
Pharmacy Technician Program

Prerequisites: Students must meet the requirements below in order to be eligible for enrollment. Verifying documents will be required; equivalent substitutions may be accepted.

• High School diploma or GED
• “C” grade or higher in ENGLISH 100 or higher - or - current COMPASS placement reading score of 74 or higher
• “C” grade or higher in MATH 24 or higher - or - current COMPASS placement math score of Math 25 or higher
• Keyboarding skills with typing speed of at least 40 words per minute

Technical Requirements: Students must also meet the following Technical Standards for the program:

• Auditory ability sufficient to hear and communicate with co-workers and patients and/or their representatives
• Fine motor abilities sufficient to dispense exact amounts of fluids and for safe, effective handling of medications
• Ability to perform multiple motor tasks simultaneously and manipulate/handle bulk quantities of supplies
• Ability to distinguish shades of color and viscosity

Cost: The program consists of the following five modules, and is priced as follows:

Elements of Pharmacy Practice I $500

Elements of Pharmacy Practice II $400

Elements of Pharmacy Practice III $400

Pharmacy Technician Practicum $400

Elements of Pharmacy Practice V $400

The cost for the first module (Elements of Pharmacy Practice I) includes basic textbooks. You are not required to pay for the entire program all at once; however, you are required to pay for each module before it begins. Federal Stafford Loans will not cover these expenses; however, some community based employment and training programs as well as military educational benefits may be available to cover full or partial cost of tuition. Please contact those agencies for details.

Additional Cost: Liability insurance ($15 payment) is required for all students before starting the practicum course; it is valid from September 1 – August 31. Additional costs for supplementary texts, handouts, field trips, or other supplies may be incurred during the course of the program.

Refund Policy: Refunds are allowed only if cancellation is made at least two business days prior to the start of the class. No refunds will be given without the two day notice. Liability insurance is non-refundable.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

• Complete the attached application form.

• For verification of your eligibility, submit the following to Elaine Chang by appointment only (ph. 734-9138):
• College transcripts or report cards noting completion of ENGLISH 100 and MATH 24 or its equivalence –or- current COMPASS placement scores of Reading 74 or higher and Math 25 or higher. COMPASS testing may be obtained on campus. Please call 734-9144 for details. College diplomas showing degree completion will be acceptable;
• Completed application form.