Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
HH32 Pharmacy Technician Honors
| Course Code | HH32 |
| Course Title | Pharmacy Technician Honors |
| Course Description | Explore the science of how medications act on biological systems and how the body responds to specific medications as it relates to the role of the pharmacy technician in preparing prescriptions. Understand pharmacy law and regulation, product inventory, compounding procedures, and medication safety. Learn the practices for billing and reimbursement in pharmacy operations. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway. |
| Cluster Grouping | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2017 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | Yes |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | HU42 Health Science II OR HB11 Biomedical Technology |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Biomedical Technology (BTCP) - Career MajorHealthcare Professional (HPCP) - Career Major |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | HOSA - Future Health Professionals |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Agricultural Technicians (19-4012)Biological Technicians (19-4021)Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)Chemical Technicians (19-4031)Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3026) |
