Essential skills represent the non-academic ability of the applicant or the student to accomplish the essential requirements of the pharmacy technician program. Students may be expected to perform satisfactorily in the following areas:

Physical

• Identify sizes and shapes
• Discriminate colors or shades
• Able to freely maneuver around the work area
• Safely and accurately count and measure

Cognitive

• Communicate fluently in spoken English
• Able to successfully receive and transmit information
• Read and follow instructions
• Lift, operate instruments, and perform pharmacy technician procedures

Emotional/Psychological

• Accurately perform duties in a stressful environment
• Identify and respond to emergency and non-routine situations