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Pharmacy Technician
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – #8305/#8306
ABOUT:
One-year program that provides students an in-depth exposure to the pharmaceutical industry
Students will take the National Certification Exam, upon completion they will be qualified to register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to work in the state of Virginia
Those in the industry on the Virginia Peninsula have identified Pharmacy Technician as their number one are of employment need
Job growth for pharmacy technicians will be twice the average for all occupations in Virginia
STUDENT STUDY:
Preparing and dispensing prescriptions
Compounding medications
Preparing intravenous medications
Stocking medications
Repackaging medications
Communication and customer service skills
Brand and Generic medications schedules and classifications
PREREQUISITES:
Seniors Only
Completion of Algebra I and English 10 with a grade of “B” or above
CAMPUS LOCATION: Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M and P.M
CLASS SIZE: 20 per Session
CREDENTIALS: ExCPT National Certification Exam
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Program Fees:
For the most up to date CTE Fees please visit the CTE Fees Page.
INSTRUCTOR: Angela Stroble, CPhT, angela.stroble@nhrec.org (757)874-4444 ext. 9-5515
BIO:
30 years of experience in the Pharmacy Technician industry
She has been employed at New Horizons for over 5 years
She has been employed in retail, hospital, and home health settings.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Pharmacy Technician
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
POST-SECONDARY PARTNERS:
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy