2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Certificate Programs
170 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spring Semester
CST 103 Computer Presentations 3
OAD 102 Document Processing 3
OAD 201 Administrative Office Management 3
OAD 204 Information and Document Control 3
OAD 250 Work Experience 3
15
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 30
Students pursuing this certificate will be advised by the Business and Technology
Division.
See page 132 for the A.A.S. degree in Business Management Technology, Office
Administration Information Technology option.
NOTE: 10 credit hours must be completed at Roane State in order to meet the
graduation residency requirement. (See page 61)
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician is a nine-month certificate program designed to prepare students
to enter the pharmacy field as trained technicians with certification from the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Professional courses in the program are
taught during the day at the Roane County campus. Included in the program are directed
practices at both community and institutional pharmacy practice sites.
Admission Requirements
1. Submit a pharmacy technician application form to the Math/Sciences department
before the August 14 deadline.
2. Complete a Roane State application and admission requirements for the special
student category.
3. Submit an official copy of high school transcript, GED scores or college transcript.
4. Demonstrate an acceptable proficiency in reading, math and English with a minimum
ACT score of 19 in all three areas or the completion of Developmental
Reading (DSPR 0800), Intermediate Algebra (DSPM 0850) and Developmental
Writing (DSPW 0800).
5. Be interviewed and accepted by the Pharmacy Technician program committee.
Retention Policies
1. A student must maintain a “C” or better in all program courses.
2. Prior to clinical training, evidence of malpractice insurance and a physical
examination must be provided.
3. Students may have to register with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy before
attending clinicals.
4. Students admitted to the program whose use of alcohol or consciousnessaltering
drugs interferes with their performance will be referred for a drug
screen and counseling. Failure to correct the problem will result in dismissal
from the program.
5. Disciplinary actions will be processed through the Dean of the Math/Sciences
Department.
Readmission Procedures
1. A student may be considered for readmission to the Pharmacy Technician program
if all of the following criteria are met: