Pharmacy Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
a. Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it's a great time to join this growing field. Pharmacy technician classes can get you started on this fulfilling career path. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and be prepared for national certification. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course also includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Pharmacy technician certification is an important issue for many industry employers and state legislatures, some of which now require national certification. You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certif Board (PTCB)
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Anyone interested in enrolling can email Deb Hayenga at Deb.Hayenga@highland.edu to enroll
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/4/2024
Program Description
a. Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it's a great time to join this growing field. Pharmacy technician classes can get you started on this fulfilling career path. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and be prepared for national certification. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course also includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Pharmacy technician certification is an important issue for many industry employers and state legislatures, some of which now require national certification. You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Highland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certif Board (PTCB)
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Anyone interested in enrolling can email Deb Hayenga at Deb.Hayenga@highland.edu to enroll
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction