The Pharmacy Technology program provides both theory and practical training, which enables technicians, upon licensure, to function as competent entry-level assistants 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.
Financial information
Total tuition
$21,024.00
Total required fees
$0.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Spokane
Instructional methods
Hybrid or Blended Program
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Achievement
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
The admission process includes an interview with an Enrollment Services Associate. During the interview, the Enrollment Services Associate discusses available programs in relation to the applicant’s career objectives, training needs, and motivations. An interview with department faculty may be required in some programs. 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 School Equivalency credential. • Applicants must pass the Wonderlic SLE with minimum score designated by the selected program (if applicable). ADMISSION REQUIREMENT AND PROCEDURES • 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 immunization requirements.
Some programs have additional age or program-specific requirements that are found in program overviews. Carrington College reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant and to change entrance requirements without prior notice.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
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.
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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