Admission Requirements

In addition to completing the application process for Chattanooga State, students seeking admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program must also:

  1. Submit a Pharmacy Technician Program Application Form to the Division of Nursing and Allied Health.
  2. Submit official copies of high school transcript(s) or GED scores to the Director of the Pharmacy Technician Program. Transfer students must also submit official college transcript(s) from all colleges attended.
  3. Complete an interview with the Director of the Pharmacy Technician Program.
  4. Demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English, Reading, and Mathematics as follows:
    • ENGLISH
      ACT English sub-score of 19 or higher (or corresponding SAT score)
      OR COMPASS placement at college level in writing
      OR completion of DPSW 0800
      OR completion of a college level English course with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • READING
      ACT Reading sub-score of 19 or higher (or corresponding SAT score)
      OR COMPASS placement at college level in reading
      OR completion of DPSR 0800
      OR completion of a college level English course with a minimum grade of “C.”
    • MATHEMATICS
      ACT Math sub-score of 19 or higher (or corresponding SAT score)
      OR COMPASS placement at the college level in math
      OR completion of DSPM 0800
      OR completion of a college level Math course with a minimum grade of “C.”
  5. Complete an Authorization to Release Information form granting Chattanooga State permission to complete a drug-related conviction check. Criminal convictions of a drug-related nature will disqualify an applicant for admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program.
  6. Submit two (2) character references from previous employers and/or someone who has known the applicant for at least two years.
  7. Upon acceptance into the program, the applicant must provide proof of a negative TB skin test and Rubella immunity.

Deadline

All required materials must be submitted to the Pharmacy Technician Program in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health as soon as possible. Early applications receive priority. Acceptance is based on rolling admissions.

Continuation Policy

For progression, a grade of “C” or better is required in all Pharmacy Technician courses and all science courses.

Repeat Policy and Termination

Students who receive a grade of “F” in any course in the program will be withdrawn from the program. Such individuals will be allowed to re-apply.

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