Description:   

The comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare you to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies and community pharmacies and work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Job Outlook

Job opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to be good, especially for those with previous experience, formal training, or certification. Job openings will result from employment growth, as well as the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.

Class Details:    

Course content will include:

• Medical terminology specific to the pharmacy reading and interpreting prescriptions
• Defining drugs by generic and brand names.
• Dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding and dose conversions
• Dispensing of prescriptions
• Inventory control, billing and reimbursement will also be discussed

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a packet of information regarding the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. The exam is held at three sites in Michigan and costs $125. The packet explains the PTCB certification process and will walk you through the eligibility requirements, application procedures and important deadlines.

A full refund will be given to those who cancel 3 weeks prior to the start of a class. Cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the start of class will receive refund,  less 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 1 week prior to the start of the class will be eligible for 50% refund. No refunds will be honored after the first day of class. Should the books be returned in like-new condition and with no markings prior to the start of the second class, only the applicable cancellation fee will be assessed.

Minimum/Maximum Policy:
This class must have a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 24. If the class does not meet the minimum requirement it may be rescheduled.

Tuition:

$1,299, includes all texts and learning materials. 

Who Should Attend:        

Those preparing to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies and community pharmacies that work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Schedule:

Summer Course Dates: 6/4/2013 - 8/8/2013

Class every Tuesday & Thursday (no class the week of July 1st)

6PM - 9PM

Location:

Curtiss Hall