To prepare for a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Assistant, students learn medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology and more.
Pharmacy assistant duties can vary, but in general, a pharmacy assistant provides hands-on support for the pharmacist or pharmacy technician and often directly assists customers with purchases.
Stratford's Pharmacy Assistant course offers a thorough introduction on the primary topics of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology.
This career-focused course is designed to help students prepare for a job as a pharmacy assistant. The course can be completed at home when it is most convenient.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for pharmacy technicians is $37,790. The number of jobs is projected to grow 6% in the coming years which is faster than average.
Medical Terminology • Basic Word Structure
• The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
• The Respiratory System
• The Digestive and Endocrine Systems
• The Urinary and Reproductive Systems
• The Nervous System
• The Integumentary System and Special Senses
• Glossary of Medical Terms
Human Anatomy and Physiology • Introducing the Human Body
• The Chemistry of Life
• Cell Structure
• Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
• Tissues
• The Integumentary System
• The Skeletal System
• The Articular System
More Human Anatomy and Physiology • The Muscular System
• The Nervous System
• The Endocrine System
• The Blood
• Cardiovascular System
• The Lymphatic System
• Nutrition and the Digestive System
• The Respiratory System
• The Urinary System
• The Reproductive System
Pharmacology • Mathematics of Dosage
• Basic Pharmacology
• Antibiotics and Antifungal, Antiviral, and Antiparasitic Agents
• Sulfonamides and Antihistamines
• Drugs That Affect the Skin, Mucous Membranes and Body Systems
• Pain Medications, Tranquilizers, and Antidepressants
• Prostaglandins and Prostaglandin Inhibitors
• The Endocrine Glands and Hormones
• Diuretics and Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
• Antineoplastic Drugs
• Immunizing Agents and Immunosuppressives
• Gene Therapy
• Drug Therapy in Older Adults
• Home Health and End-of-Life Care
• Substance Abuse
• Herbal Therapies and Drug-Herb Interactions
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships.
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021 Edition
