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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician
Career Summary:  Bureau of Labor Statistics

2023 CA Annual Mean Wage $40,300 - Occupational Employment Statistics By State

(600 Hours)

Fee: $2800.00
(Books not included with fee)
Checks are not accepted.
 
Class Pre-Requisites:
Pass a Reading Test at 9th Grade Level on CTE Classes. GED or High School Diploma to apply for Financial Aid.

The Pharmacy Technician Program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a Pharmacy Technician. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist pharmacists in various pharmacy settings. Students will learn about pharmaceutical calculations, medication dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy law and ethics. The program also covers topics such as drug classification, pharmacology, and customer service skills. Upon completion of the program, students will be ready to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and pursue a career in the pharmaceutical field.
 
Books Required: (Approx. $250.00 plus tax)
Mosby's Pharmacy Technician, 6th Edition by Elsevier Inc., Karen Davis, AAHCA, BS, CPhT and Anthony Guerra, PharmD, RPh
ISBN-13: 9780323734073.........................................................................$114.99
Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323734080..............................................................................$61.99
Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Exam Review, 4th Edition by James J. Mizner, Jr, RPh, MBA
ISBN: 9780323497244..............................................................................$72.99: 
 
Additional Required Materials: Navey Blue Scrubs 3-4 sets, White leather or pleather shores (no canvas materials) heel strap if slip-ons, 3 ring binder (2"-3"), Lined papers, Highlighters, Dividers, Pens (black or blue), Fine permanent marker, Pocket size notebook, Flash drive, Calculator (basic one), and Notebook.
 
Enrolling Fall 2024 Classes start August 2024.