Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Are you comfortable in both an administrative and a clinical role? If you are interested in joining one of the healthcare field’s most rapidly growing sectors, a career as a Pharmacy Technician could be a great choice for you!
With training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in 18 weeks!
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At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students for a pharmacy career in the healthcare industry. Pharmacy technicians are responsible for helping licensed pharmacists, by assisting in measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording the correct dosages of prescription medications. Pharmacy Technicians are also responsible for establishing and maintaining patient record files, submitting insurance claim forms, and managing prescription and over-the-counter medication inventories.
This 18-week program provides students with intensive training to learn the skills needed for entry-level employment as Pharmacy Technicians
In the Pharmacy Technician program, you’ll learn how to:
- Fill prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Utilize relevant software applications
- Recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drugs
- Understand brand, generic, and OTC (over the counter) medications
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations
- Comprehend and perform insurance procedures
Pharmacy Technician Program Overview
- Total Weeks in program:
- 18 Weeks/Full Time
- Quarter Credit Hours: 22
- Total Clock Hours: 336
- Classroom Hours: 144
- Clinical Externship Hours: 120
- Laboratory Hours: 72
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician diploma.
Pharmacy Technicians hold jobs with career opportunities in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmacy laboratories, compounding pharmacies, and as pharmaceutical sales representatives.
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