Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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Tues, Mar 6, 2012, 6:30pm, CSUDH EE 1217
To register, call 310-243-3741; Reg. No.: 22085
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The Program
This comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Location
Pharmacy Technician Certificate classes are held at
California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson. Classes
are convenient for people who live or work in or near Los
Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo,
Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach,
San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower,
Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern
California.
What You will Learn
Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors' orders. Pharmacy Technicians prepare medications for dispensing to patients. This generally includes retrieving drugs in the correct dosage form and strength, measuring the appropriate amount of drug and producing a prescription label. Pharmacy Technicians work with drugs to be administered orally, topically, for the eye, nose, etc. Depending upon the practice setting, a Pharmacy Technician is also involved in the admixture of drugs for intravenous use. Other duties include checking inventories and ordering supplies, receiving and checking in supplies, and assisting customers.
Employment Outlook
Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2006 to 2016. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people—who use more prescription drugs—will spur demand for technicians. In addition, as scientific advances bring treatments for an increasing number of conditions, more pharmacy technicians will be needed to fill a growing number of prescriptions. Good job opportunities are expected for full-time and part-time work, especially for technicians with formal training or previous experience.
Who Should Attend
This is an entry level program geared towards students of all ages wanting to enter the Pharmacy Technician Field.
Eligibility Requirements
Students should have a command of the English language.
Special Features
This comprehensive 50-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. The program is offered in the evenings to accommodate working adults.
Certificate Requirements
A Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Costs
The cost of the program is $999 which includes the cost of the materials.
Scheduled Classes
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Noncredit
Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.
Spring 2012 Schedule
Date: Mar 20 - May 8
Time: Tue & Thu 6:30pm-10pm
Meetings: 15
Location: EE 1217
Fee: $999
Instructor: Staff
Course No.: NMPH 101 Sec 01
Reg. No.: 22095
For Further Information
bwald@lists.csudh.edu
To register call 310-243-3741.
Professional Links
Jobs: http://www.pharmacytechnicianjobshelp.com
Drug Watch
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