VINCENNES, Ind. - Vincennes University’s Pharmacy Technology program is now a Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation (CSPT) Program, according to an announcement from Karen Daugherty, chair of the VU Pharmacy Technology Program.

The certification comes from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, which advocates for a single national standard for pharmacy technician certification that is recognized and supported by the profession.

"This is another mark of excellence for our Pharmacy Technology program in receiving this national recognition,” said Jana Vieck, dean of the VU College of Health Sciences and Human Performance. “With Karen Daugherty's leadership, VU's Pharmacy Technology program continues to be a leader in the field."

According to Daugherty, the benefit for students is they can now sign up at VU to take the PTCB Certified Sterile Preparation Technician Certification Exam, in addition to the National Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam which students currently take upon completing the VU program.

“This is a great opportunity for our students to add to their career qualifications and credentials,” Daugherty said.

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY - Indiana’s First College

VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper and additional sites such as Indianapolis, Lebanon, and Gibson County. A leader in developing Early Colleges statewide, VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation.

In addition to offering a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers bachelor’s degree programs in technology, homeland security, nursing, secondary education programs in mathematics and science, and special education/elementary education.

VU enrolls students from throughout Indiana, 35 other states, and 17 countries, who benefit from tuition and fees that are the lowest among Indiana campuses with residence halls. VU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana’s first college, VU offers focused, quality education, and is one of only two colleges in the nation founded by a President of the United States. William Henry Harrison founded VU while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory. More information is available at www.vinu.edu.

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