PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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The Pharmacy Technician 600 hour program, which includes and requires 160 externship hours, teaches students the delivery of pharmaceutical services alongside licensed pharmacists in a pharmacy setting. The program teaches medical terminology & abbreviations, pharmacy law & ethics, quality customer service, pharmacology, preparing prescription medications, sterile compounding, and administrative duties.
Upon completion of the program, students may test to receive Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Education attained through the Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for positions in industry such as Pharmacy Technician in a community pharmacy, hospital, long-term care facility, compounding pharmacy, mail-order insurance companies, sales, and education*.
*Information found in Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
FUNDING RESOURCES
The Pharmacy Technician program is a Federal Student Aid eligible program. Students should complete their FAFSA with our Federal School Code: 042472. This program is also approved by the Arizona State Approving Agency for GI Bill® Education Benefits.
SOUTHWEST CAMPUS
500 N. Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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PROGRAM LENGTH
600 clock hours
SCHEDULE
Monday – Thursday, 6:45 pm – 9:45 pm
START DATE
July 2022
LOCATION
West-MEC Southwest Campus
500 N. Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
TUITION & FEES
Program of Study: $5,855.00
RESOURCES
Program Overview
Certification Information
Adult Programs Catalog & Student Handbook
Annual Security Report
Adult Education Program Application Form
CALENDAR
Adult Ed Pharmacy Technician Program Calendar
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CONTACT US
623.738.0046
adulted@west-mec.edu
