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Chavez Federal Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,  \nTelephone: 303.844.5695 FAX: 303.844.4303, TDD 800.877.8339  \n[Email:](Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov)[ ](Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov)[OCR.Denver@ed.gov](Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov).  \nIndividuals using assistive technology (such as a screen reader, Braille reader, etc.) who experience difficulty accessing information on this web site, should send an email to the [Webmaster at](Webmaster at webmaster@witcc.edu. The)[ ](Webmaster at webmaster@witcc.edu. The)[webmaster@witcc.edu](Webmaster at webmaster@witcc.edu. The)[. The](Webmaster at webmaster@witcc.edu. The) e-mail should include the nature of the accessibility problem and the individual's e-mail address for a response. If the accessibility problem involves a particular Web page, the message should include the URL (Web address) of the page. We will contact individuals having accessibility problems within three business days to assist them and to provide them with the information being sought.  \n1  \nRev. 1/2024  \nTable of Contents  \nDirectory ........................................................................................................................... 2  \nProgram Overview and Opportunities .............................................................................. 3  \nAdmissions Criteria and Procedure and Program Requirements ..................................... 4  \nIowa Core Performance Standards ................................................................................ 5-6  \nCertification Options for Pharmacy Technicians ............................................................. 7  \nProgram of Studies ........................................................................................................... 8  \nCollege Policies ................................................................................................................ 9  \nClinical Participation Requirements ............................................................................... 11  \nSocial Media Policy ........................................................................................................ 13  \nConfidentiality Agreement ........................................................................................ 15-16  \nProgram/Course Appeal Process ............................................................................... 17-21  \nSheet of Understanding .................................................................................................. 23  \nStudents are encouraged to read the WITCC general catalog for information regarding student rights, services, activities, and special programs which may be available to them. A copy of the catalog is available by calling Enrollment Services, WITCC, 712-274-8733, Ext. 1325 or 800-352-4649 or on our Website [at www2.witcc.edu](at www2.witcc.edu).  \n1  \nRev. 1/2024  \nDirectory  \nAdmissions Office  \nWestern Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Avenue  \nP.O. Box 5199  \nSioux City, Iowa 51102-5199  \nPhone: 712-274-6404 or  \n800-352-4649  \nFax: 712","cbCaio0RmAcK7MYC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio0RmAcK7MYC","pdf",1060244,27,"English","# Directory\n## Admissions Office\n## Financial Aid Office\n## Program Advisors\n# Program Overview and Opportunities\n# Admissions Criteria and Procedure and Program Requirements\n# Iowa Core Performance Standards\n# Certification Options for Pharmacy Technicians\n# Program of Studies\n# College Policies\n# Clinical Participation Requirements\n# Social Media Policy\n# Confidentiality Agreement\n# Program/Course Appeal Process","[{\"question\":\"What does the pharmacy technician program prepare students to do?\",\"answer\":\"The program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician positions in institutional and community pharmacy settings, assisting with day-to-day operations under pharmacist supervision.\"},{\"question\":\"What tasks can pharmacy technicians perform according to the handbook?\",\"answer\":\"Technicians prepare medications using sterile and nonsterile techniques, process prescriptions and refill requests, prepare IV medications, apply labels, manage inventory and pricing, and complete related administrative tasks such as insurance claims.\"},{\"question\":\"Are graduates eligible for pharmacy technician certification exams?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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