Awesome Evening with PT Students and others

Platt College Tulsa Pharmacy Technician Program hosted a number of young students from a variety of local schools last night at 6:30 to 8pm. Seven students from the Explorer group showed up for a little insight into what a pharmacy technician does. With the help of current students Claire, Autumn, and Jackie the students were treated to making our version of Vicks Vaporub and were able to keep it. They then got to watch an excellent demonstration of an I.V. product being made by Claire. She did an excellent job and we could not be more proud. I love this program and I love my students. I believe the pharmacy profession is in great hands because of all of our instructors at all of the Platt Colleges.

We're Back!!!

Yesterday was an incredible day! In addition to the returning students, safe and rested, the Pharmacy Technician Program was blessed with 6 more motivated and enthusiastic students. The day went by so fast that it didn't seem real. The seniors are diving into the making of I.V.'s and doing it with accuracy and finesse. This will be the last block of instruction for Mechelle and Lisa. I think they are anxious to start externship.

We had the opportunity to visit with Richard at his compounding pharmacy and he says he is loving it! Tony got hired at two different pharmacies and will be working full time at a hospital in Tulsa and part time in OKC. Pharmacy technicians are in need all over the U.S.

This Thursday, we will be hosting about a dozen Explorer students. We will be explaining what Pharmacy technicians do and will have them make either hand sanitizer or our version of Vicks Vaporub. Should be a fun evening.

Platt Tulsa Open House in December

The Tulsa campus of Platt College will host an Open House on December 21rst at 4pm to 7pm. This will be a time for all current students to bring in friends and family and show them the campus and the magic that happens during the school day. There will be refreshments and guests will be able to participate in special activities. This will be an excellent opportunity for all prospective students to see what Platt College has to offer them as well. That's Wednesday, December 21rst at 4pm at 3801 S. Sheridan in Tulsa. Guests to the Pharmacy Technician Program will be able to make their own hand sanitizers or our version of Vick's Vaporub. Did I mention that this will happen on Wednesday the 21rst of December at 4pm?

Last week of the school year...

The Pharmacy Technician Program in Tulsa is going to have a busy week. Final examinations in math, pharmacology, and anatomy and physiology will take up most of the week. I have scheduled a pharmacy/hospital tour on Wednesday. Friday we will have a mini-Christmas celebration before they go on break. I am going to attempt to demonstrate the making of a sterile I.V. This week will be so busy that I need to quit talking about it and get it started. If I don't get another blog in this week, Merry Christmas (or whatever you celebrate) to you all and stay safe and warm.

Dental Assistants reach out to Infant Crisis Center

Today we had the unique pleasure of visiting with the staff from the Oklahoma City Infant Crisis Center. We are currently studying emryology and the needs of dentistry to infants and small children so it was by luck and excellent timing that we received this visit today. The coordinator, Jerry Fitzgerald, and instructor, Aimee Tunnell, are working close with the IFC to secure a date for our students to go out, educate the public on infant dental health, and tour their awesome facilities! It is great to have a day off of studying and reach out to the community. Awesome job dental class!!


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Getting Close...

Today is the last day of the month of November. The students can feel that the break is near. I have heard that some feel they will forget things by the time they come back. We are suggesting daily short reviews of all the material they have covered in class. That way, resuming class will not be traumatic. Some have even asked for math homework. Since the instructors are at school for most of the holidays, we can provide some extra tutoring if necessary. But most of all, we want our students to enjoy some time with loved ones and come back refreshed and eager to absorb what we have to offer.

PT Program Reporting For Duty

The Pharmacy Technician Program instructors are back on the job. Our mission, which we have accepted, is to make these last two weeks before Christmas break most productive. They have to be due to the 4 week break. We want the students to enjoy their break but have something to do during the break that will keep their knowledge and skills up. The entire group will be practicing sterile compounding and hopefully perfecting their technique. I will be showing them how to do a sterile I.V. compound next week. It is going to be a busy 10 days! January 9th starts the new program and not too late to get your seat reserved! Just call 918-663-9000 and join the fun!