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Pharmacy Technicians

Come to one of our Free Orientation Sessions to find out more about an exciting career opportunity as a Pharmacy Technician:

Saturday, July 19, 2008
9:30am - 11:30 am
Valencia Campus
Room: ALLH-101
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:30am - 11:30 am
Valencia Campus
Room: ALLH-101
 

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Program Summary: As a Pharmacy Technician you will help the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payment and coordinate billing. This course combines 182-hours of classroom instruction with a 120-hour pharmacy externship to provide you with a complete learning experience. (302 Total Hours).

Starting pay for Pharmacy Technicians averages $10-$20 per hour.

Course Fee: $2295 includes books, consumable supplies, externship, and course completion certificate.

Financial Assistance:  Students with a need for financial assistance may contact SLM Financial for a loan -- the application process is easy!  Submit a financial aid application online and receive a decision within 30 seconds.  Or, for assistance, call (888) 2-SALLIE. Students may also secure financial assistance through any student loan lending agency, such as a local bank. Learn How to Apply for a Loan from SLM.

Math and English Prescreening: Students will be required to pass an English language and math prescreening prior to final admittance into any course. This prescreening will be administered at the first class meeting. The prescreening covers basic English language reading and comprehension as well as basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages). If the applicant does not pass the exam they can request a full refund of fees paid.
Sample prescreening assessments here:
http://www.bostonreed.com/programs/prescreen/mathassessment.pdf 
http://www.bostonreed.com/programs/prescreen/englishassessment.pdf