Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician course teaches students the knowledge and skills required to thrive in this ever-changing pharmacy industry.

Pharmacy Tech students are equipped with knowledge on compounding, computer processing, dispensing, mathematics, drug/body interactions, and drug delivery systems along with other healthcare disciplines. Additionally, students practice customer service skills and learn about the different pharmaceutical environments such as retail, hospital, and small business.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can start working at:

  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Mail Order Pharmacy
  • Long term Care Pharmacy

Students will be able to develop communication and customer service real-world workplace skills to use during their mandatory practicum placements in pharmacies. In this program, you will learn about drug interactions, medical terminology, and dosage estimation including following Professional skills.

Managing Pharmacy Equipment, Preparing Prescription Labels, Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Techniques, Payment (Insurance) Processing, IV (fusion Intravenous), Selecting Correct Packaging Materials.

Pharmacy Technician student graduated from CTK have been successfully placed in retail and hospital pharmacies. Pharmacy Technicians is one of the highly available job.

Program cost includes textbook, workbook, internship related to pharmacy and supplies.

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Admission Requirements

  1. Complete an application for admission
  2. Complete a personal interview with the school director or enrollment representative
  3. Present proof of being at least 18 years of age
  4. Present proof of completion of secondary education (high school diploma or GED certificate)
  5. Have a criminal background check to include submitting fingerprints and
  6. Register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (Board) as a pharmacy technician trainee

** The fee to register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Board is $47.00.

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WHY CTK HEALTHCARE?

CTK Healthcare offers competitive Pharmacy Technician programs across Texas State and beyond. Not only we train students about the pharmaceutical products, but also conduct visits to the pharmaceutical industries for the firsthand experience.

  • 13 to 16 Week long program with open enrollment [Based on Prior Education Background]
  • Flexible & Affordable payments
  • FAFSA available for qualified students. For more information please visit https://ctkhealthcare.com/financial-aid
  • Highly Available Job Placement
  • Prepares You get HIRED in Job
  • Call us: 214-441-3556/469-763-6414

Job Description

  • Pharmacy Technicians work in retail pharmacies and hospitals. They help licensed pharmacists dispense and fill prescription medication and check inventory.
  • Collect information of patients and health care professionals required to fill a prescription.
  • Count pills and measure amounts of other medication based on prescriptions.
  • Compound or mix medications, such as preparing ointments.
  • Packaging and labeling prescriptions.
  • Accept payment for prescriptions and process the insurance claims.
  • Conduct routine pharmacy tasks, such as answering phone calls from customers.

Qualities

  1. Graduates may find employment with local pharmacies, hospitals, retail pharmacies, mail-order drug companies, and insurance companies. They will be able to perform all duties related to Pharmacy Technician in any pharmacy practice setting.
  2. Graduates will learn to prepare prescription orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, perform applicable pharmacy calculations, provide customer service and comply with both federal and state regulatory laws.
  3. Additionally, completion of the program assists students in their preparation to take the certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Upon successfully passing the exam, graduates will be able to gain the designation of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SALARY

Pharmacy Technician salary depends on several factors such as where you work, years of experience, location, etc.

Salary based on place of work

  • Hospitals; state, local, and private $39,290 per year
  • Pharmacies and drug stores $33,110 per year
  • Food and beverage stores $32,320 per year

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

National Average

$18/HR

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