About
This one-year program will prepare students to work as pharmacy technicians in wholesale or retail pharmacies, long-term care facilities, hospitals or other healthcare settings. Classroom instruction includes pharmacy practice, pharmacy math, pharmacology, top drugs, law, ethics, & HIPAA, third-party reimbursement, keyboarding and career readiness. Supervised clinical training is also provided. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).
Pharmacy technicians prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist, and may measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts of medication dosages according to prescription orders. The program is designed to provide learning experiences and basic competencies that students will need for employment.
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
Clock Hours | 1,296 |
Class Type | Day |
Credentials | Diploma |
Total Tuition/Fees | $4,320.00 |
Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,385.00 |
Program Credentials
For entrance into the Pharmacy Technology program, a student must have a high school or GED/HiSET diploma.
Campus Locations
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757