Prepare today for a career as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or retail setting. The salary outlook for this field of employment is up to $38,560.00. You will gain skills and knowledge to qualify for an entry-level position and be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) for national certification. This class will involve 50 hours of in-class coursework and 100 hours of experience in a Pharmacy setting.
Training Includes
- State and Federal drug laws and regulations
- Pharmaceutical abbreviations, measurements, and calculations
- Drug forms and administration
- Prescription reading and interpretation
- Retail and hospital pharmacy practices
- Compounding, medication safety, and dispensing
- Preparation of sterile IV products
- Customer service and human relations
- Prescription drug uses, dosages, side effects, and precautions
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Reading and math test with scores of at least 10th-grade level
- Government-issued ID card
- Social security card
- The physical and emotional ability to carry out pharmacy activities including lifting, stretching, and standing for long periods of time
Cost of Class
- Tuition/Registration $180
- Liability insurance $13
- Text $132 (subject to change)
For more information about this class call the Avery Learning Center at 828.733.5883.