The Pharmacy Technology program provides both theory and practical training, which enables technicians, upon licensure, to function as competent entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Students gain basic knowledge of pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, chemical and physical characteristics of drugs, and preparation of sterile dosage forms, as well as a thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing, and documenting medications. Standards of ethics and law as they pertain to pharmacy practice and drug distribution methods are also included in the curriculum. Online certificate: All courses in this program are offered in an online format, except the in-person externship that is completed at an approved healthcare setting. The program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement. Graduates are eligible and prepared to sit for the national certification exam through either the National Healthcare Association (NHA) which administers the EXCPT exam or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) which administers the CPhT exam.
Financial information
Total tuition
$22,404.00
Total required fees
$22,404.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Spokane,
Online
Instructional methods
Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Achievement
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following standard admission requirements: Applicants must be a graduate of an approved high school or have earned a General Education Diploma/High SchoolEquivalency credential. Applicants must pass the Wonderlic SLE with minimum score designated by the selected program (if applicable).
Complete all enrollment documentation. Applicants must be the minimum age defined by the state in which they are attending Carrington College. Applicants attending on campus coursework in the state of Nevada and Oregon must meet the state immunizationrequirements.
In addition to meeting the College’s standard admission requirements, prior to starting the program, candidates must: • Online program – Own or have unrestricted access to a computer with reliable internet access.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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