Pharmacy Technology Degree or Certificate Program
Pharmacy Technician jobs expected to increase 25% by 2018!* – that’s a dose of great news!
Pharmacy Technicians help licensed pharmacists prepare medication, receive and fill prescriptions, count tablets and fill prescriptions in an array of different settings, including hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, nursing homes and pharmaceutical companies. Our Pharmacy Technology certificate and associate degree program gives students the skills, knowledge and self-assurance to become successful in entry-level pharmacy technician positions, upon licensure. Pharmacy technicians may also work in a customer service capacity.
The Pharmacy Technology training program at Carrington College mixes practical training and hands-on experience to give students the knowledge and experience needed to become a successful pharmacy technician. This interesting career choice allows graduates to have a unique involvement in the health care profession. If you are looking for a school that offers an exceptional pharmacy training education, here are some reasons why contacting Carrington College is essential:
- A Pharmacy Technology certificate can be completed in as few as 9 months.
- The program merges theory and practical training in a mock pharmacy setting, offering students a chance to get valuable real life experience.
- A clinical externship that provide students hands-on, practical experience
- Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam
- Pharmacy Technology students work with exceptional instructors who are dedicated to helping them achieve success.
Pharmacy Technology Program: A Prescription for an exciting new career
Our Pharmacy Technology certificate and associate program provides students with a firm base of knowledge of the many intricacies involved in an entry level pharmacy technician position. Our students learn about pharmacy calculations and drug distribution methods and systems. They also learn about different types of medicines and their respective physical and chemical characteristics. Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technology program, students should have a strong knowledge of relevant terminology, abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing, preparing and documenting medications. Students learn about the administrative skills needed in pharmacy technician positions, and are taught the standards of ethics and law.
Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technology program at Carrington College, students should have the knowledge, skills and self-assurance to:
- Perform all of the duties expected of an entry-level pharmacy technician
- Receive, fill and prepare prescriptions.
- Verify prescription information and data
- Manage and maintain patients’ records, including information about their profiles
- Prepare patient insurance forms, as needed
- Use critical thinking and professionalism to provide thorough and outstanding service
Pharmacy Technology: A dose of great news about your future!
The population is always growing and changing. Our middle-aged and elderly residents are at a place in life where their intake of prescription medications has become a necessary facet of daily life. This increases the demand for pharmacy workers in the coming years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 25% increase in employment of pharmacy technicians from 2008-2018.* This is much faster than the average for all occupations. If you are looking to begin your career as a pharmacy technician, don’t wait. Contact a Carrington College Admissions Representative right away and get a head start in this rapidly growing career field.
The Carrington College Pharmacy Technology program is available at our Boise, ID, Albuquerque, NM, Portland, OR, and Spokane, WA campuses, and culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree (Boise Campus only) in Pharmacy Technology. Graduates are eligible and prepared to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam.
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Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
*The US BLS Occupational Handbook, 2010-11 Edition