Health Science
Pharmacy Technician – ATD
NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 2024
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NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 2024 (Click Here for more information)
As a pharmacy technician, you can become part of one of the fastest growing careers in the medical field. Throughout the program, students are provided with knowledge and skills needed to work closely with pharmacists and other technicians in retail/community, hospitals and many other disciplines. Lab simulations will allow students to obtain hands-on practice prior to the clinical experiences in the community and hospital pharmacies.
This program will prepare you for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential and in becoming a Florida Board of Pharmacy Licensed technician (RPhT).
| Course Number | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| HSC0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hours |
| PTN0084 | Pharmacy Technician 1 | 360 hours |
| PTN0085 | Pharmacy Technician 2 | 300 hours |
| PTN0086 | Pharmacy Technician 3 | 300 hours |
Program costs:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| FL Resident Tuition | $2,940 |
| Out of State Tuition | $11,760 |
| Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance, and Trust Fees | $652 |
| Books, Supplies | $540 |
| Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs | $129 |
| FL Resident Total | $4,261 |
| Out of State Total | $13,081 |
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit https://studentaid.gov/ to apply.
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- Please add: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT)
- Employment Opportunities
- Community/Retail Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Mail Order Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Representative
- Insurance Companies
- Compounding Pharmacies
- Home IV Pharmacy
Admissions Requirements
- Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
- Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
Accreditation:
- ASHP – American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- ACPE- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
4500 East-West Hwy, Suite 900
Bethesda, MD 20814
For information about additional national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.
Program Info
Program Length:
1050 hours ǀ 10 months
Program Offered:
August
Delivery Method:
Hybrid*
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.
Days & Times:
- Monday – Friday,
8:00am – 2:30pm
Enroll in our Pharmacy Technician – ATD program today.
To get started with this program, sign up today to attend a program orientation by contacting the Admissions Counselor at: [email protected] or 754.321.5891.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.
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