Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program
This industry-specific workforce course is designed to provide classroom and clinical experience instruction necessary to prepare individuals for entry-level positions as Pharmacy Technicians and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Certification is often required by many states to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Students will gain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice, and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, package, and compound and otherwise prepare medications. The training program is held over a twelve week period, combining intensive classroom instruction with clinical experiences. The clinical experiences are conducted with an industry partner and held in a pharmacy setting.
- Date:
- 2012
- Primary Material Type:
- Student Support Materials
- Institution:
- Mineral Area College
- Project Name:
- MoHealthWINs
- Subjects:
- Mineral Area College, MoHealthWINs, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program, Clinical
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Walgreens Pharmacy, Washington County Memorial Hospital, Pharmax Pharmacy, Parkland Healthmart Pharmacy, BJC Parkland Health Center, MediCenter Pharmacy, Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, John's Pharmacy, Jones Drug, Perry County Memorial Hospital, Prescription Plus, Clark's Pharmacy, SEMO Quality Care, USA Drug, Austin Plaza Pharmacy, Klein's Pharmacy
- Industry Sector:
- Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
- Occupation:
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
- Number of weeks per course:
- 12
- Number of courses in the program:
- 7
- Program Delivery Format:
- Face-to-face
Copyright / Licensing