Accredited Pharmacy Technician Schools
Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists with duties such as preparing medications, counting pills and labeling prescription bottles. Pharmacy technicians must be registered with their state board of pharmacy, which require graduating from a pharmacy technician program that is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians may also volunteer to become certified with professional organizations such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians.
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Spokane Community College
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Spokane Community College's accredited pharmacy technician program is registered with the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. The school offers a certificate in pharmacy technology in nine months. Students learn about dosage, drug products, pharmacy law and third-party billing. 176 hours in both a hospital and community setting is mandatory for all pharmacy technician students. Admission requirements include a high school diploma or GED, typing speed of 35 words per minute or proof of completing a typing class in the past five years, interview with program instructor, two hours of pharmacy technician lab observation, three letters of recommendation, score reports from the ASSET or COMPASS exam, background check and drug screening. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
Spokane Community College
1810 N. Greene St.
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
509-533-7000
509-533-8621
scc.spokane.edu
Richland College
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Richland College is located in Dallas, Texas and offers an institutional pharmacy technician certificate. This school is currently the only Texas pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Students learn pharmacy mathematics, pharmaceutical terminology and aseptic compounding. The program consists of 752 hours of lecture, lab and a pharmacy technician internship. Admission criteria include a high school diploma or GED, typing speed of 25 words per minute, criminal background check and a drug screen. Eligible students may receive federal funds to assist with tuition costs.
Richland College
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75243
972-238-6038
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National American University
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National American University in Sioux Falls, Idaho is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the pharmacy technician program has received accreditation from the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists. The school offers an associate's degree in pharmacy technology. Students learn pharmacy calculations, drug therapeutics, pharmacy operations and interpersonal professional communications. Criteria for admissions include a high school diploma or GED, official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. Financial aid is available for students who qualify.
National American University
2801 S. Kiwanis Ave., Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-336-4600
national.edu
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References
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacy Technicians and Aides
- Spokane Community College: Pharmacy Technician Overview
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Technician Training Program Directory: Spokane Community College
- Richland College: Pharmacy Technician Application Packet
- National American University: Pharmacy Technician (page 55)
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