Health Professions Institute

Pharmacy Technician-Online (240 hours)

Prerequisite: A high school diploma or GED. Ability to type at least 35 wpm, a basic understanding of word processing, and command of English grammar and punctuation.

Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing healthcare to patients. This program will prepare you for an entry-level pharmacy technician position. You will learn medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications and pharmaceutical calculations. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the National Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

You will be required to perform clinical rotations, including 20 hours of retail experience and 20 hours of hospital experience. The instructor will help you locate facilities.

Online Training

Programs provided in partnership with Gatlin Education Services, the country’s largest and most successful provider of online career training programs to colleges and universities. Instructors are actively involved in the students’ online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program includes everything you need to succeed (books, CD-ROM, lessons, quizzes and assignments). Grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students’ work. Visit www.gatlineducation.com for software requirements and FAQ’s.

 

BHEA120 (240 hours)

Fee: $1,795