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Pharmacy Technician
North Seattle College

Pharmacy Technician

North Seattle College ETPL
This program prepares students to work as Pharmacy Technicians. The degree is a sign on increased competency and readiness for career/salary advancement. Learn basic pharmacy skills (reading prescriptions, order entry, IV medication prep, etc.). Students complete 94 credits, resulting in a Pharmacy Technician AAS. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Visit the program website Leann Dittmar Instructor (206) 934-3790 ext. leann.dittmar@seattlecolleges.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

91

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Min. 18 yrs of age; high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent; placement into or completion of ENGL& 101 and MATH098 or higher

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Completion rate

78%

Employment rate

92%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.92

Typical (median) annual earnings

$50,314.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Retail Trade

43%

Education

22%

Other Industries

18%

Healthcare and Social Services

17%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
25
Completion rate
78%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
35%
Female
65%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
52%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic
14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
28%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
38%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
8%
BA or higher
28%