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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Educates students on accurately preparing and dispensing medications and supporting pharmacists in various healthcare environments.
Educates students on accurately preparing and dispensing medications and supporting pharmacists in various healthcare environments.
General Information
General Information
18-week accelerated hybrid training program
18-week accelerated hybrid training program
Tuesday - Thursday 6:00-9:00PM in-person classes
Tuesday - Thursday 6:00-9:00PM in-person classes
10-20 hours of home study per week
10-20 hours of home study per week
140 hours of externship at local pharmacies to build hands on experience
140 hours of externship at local pharmacies to build hands on experience
Upon successful completion of this course students earn their California Pharmacy Technician License
Upon successful completion of this course students earn their California Pharmacy Technician License
Students simultaneously prepare for the national certification exam to obtain national license
Students simultaneously prepare for the national certification exam to obtain national license
Strict attendance requirements
Strict attendance requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Must be 18 years old
Must be 18 years old
Social Security Card
Social Security Card
Valid state photo ID, drivers license, or US passport
Valid state photo ID, drivers license, or US passport
High School Diploma/Equivalency (evaluated foreign diplomas accepted)
High School Diploma/Equivalency (evaluated foreign diplomas accepted)
LiveScan criminal background and drug test clearance
LiveScan criminal background and drug test clearance
English reading CASAS score 230 or higher & minimum Math CASAS score of 225
English reading CASAS score 230 or higher & minimum Math CASAS score of 225
Basic computer skills
Basic computer skills
Admission Process
Admission Process
CASAS English reading and Math assessment will be given.
Students will be notified of eligibility via email to continue with admission process. Minimum CASAS scored required: English reading - 230 and Math - 225. Testing re-takes are allowed.
Step 3: Attend in-person orientation to complete application.
Step 3: Attend in-person orientation to complete application.
Present all necessary documentation. Details will be provided via email.
Limited spots available. Admission notification will be sent.
Step 4: Start class!
Step 4: Start class!
Course Fees
Course Fees
Registration -- $250 Includes LiveScan and drug test fees and BLS certification
Registration -- $250 Includes LiveScan and drug test fees and BLS certification
Materials -- $350 Includes scrubs, workbook and supplies
Materials -- $350 Includes scrubs, workbook and supplies
Tuition -- $2800 Financial assistance is available. Most of our students qualify for FREE tuition!
Tuition -- $2800 Financial assistance is available. Most of our students qualify for FREE tuition!
License
License
Application -- $195
Application -- $195
National Certification
National Certification
Exam (optional) --$150
Exam (optional) --$150
Financial assistance available. Information provided at orientation.
Financial assistance available. Information provided at orientation.
English Language Learner Support
English Language Learner Support
Support for English Language Learners (ELLs): Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of our student population, Corona Norco Adult School integrates targeted support for English language learners interested in a healthcare career. This includes:
Support for English Language Learners (ELLs): Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of our student population, Corona Norco Adult School integrates targeted support for English language learners interested in a healthcare career. This includes:
English Language instruction and tutoring services to reinforce medical terminology and practical skills.
English Language instruction and tutoring services to reinforce medical terminology and practical skills.
Workforce preparation instruction focused on healthcare-specific communication and job readiness skills.
Workforce preparation instruction focused on healthcare-specific communication and job readiness skills.
Access to additional ESL (English as a Second Language) courses to boost language proficiency and confidence in the healthcare environment.
Access to additional ESL (English as a Second Language) courses to boost language proficiency and confidence in the healthcare environment.
Financial assistance to subsidize the cost of the program through an English Language Learner grant.
Financial assistance to subsidize the cost of the program through an English Language Learner grant.
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