Prepare today for a career as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or retail setting. 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
- Must be 18 years of age
- Provide proof of high school completion (high school transcripts, copy of high school diploma, or copy of completion of GED requirements)
- A reading and math TABE test with scores of at least 10th grade level
- Government issued ID card such as a driver’s license
- 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
- Registration $180
- Liability insurance $13
- Text $132 (subject to change)
Other Costs:
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam $129
- Drug screening for clinical location
- Background check for clinical location
For more information about this class call the Avery Learning Center at 828.733.5883.