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Pharmacy Technician This comprehensive 72 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to 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. 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. Courses The program includes the following topic areas specific to the pharmacy:
Program Hours
• Tue & Thu (24 sessions) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. What are the costs? Total Cost (includes books) $915.00 Additional Information All tuition and fees are subject to change pending MCCCD Governing Board approval. This program qualifies for the eCashier® Student Tuition Payment Plan. Class dates and time are subject to change, please call (623) 535-2800 for confirmation. Some programs may have additional related costs not listed, please refer to an advisor.
To sit for the PTCB exam students must be at least 18 years old, have a GED/HS Diploma and have no felony convictions. Why the SouthWest Skill Center? The SouthWest Skill Center’s continued focus on ease and affordability creates a distinct approach to learning, schedules and fee payment that differs from other colleges and campuses. At Estrella Mountain Community College, community education means getting the education you need for all aspects of your life. From business and occupational development to recreation, health and wellness; EMCC’s Community Education program helps you get the educational tools you need - for life. Get started today!
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