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Pharmacy Technician 3.0

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The Pharmacy Technician training program is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work as pharmacy technicians and prepare to sit for the PTCB national certification exam. Pharmacy technicians work in retail, hospital, and clinic pharmacies. They assist pharmacists in formulating, labeling, and dispensing medications. Numerous exercises and assessments throughout each of the 14 modules ensure that students master each concept before moving on, and knowledgeable student support advisors are available from program start to finish. This program is designed to be completed in 4-12 months or less, with approximately 600 hours of instruction.
An unpaid 130 hour externship is required for this program.  Externship partnerships are set up with CVS and Walgreens. 
You will also have access to career and graduate services to help you identify job opportunities, develop your resume and interviewing skills and perhaps obtain a letter of recommendation to show prospective employers.  
 
 
Length of Program: Must be completed in 12 months

Computer and Internet System Requirements:Hardware:
Active internet connection (High speed/Broadband connection recommended), 800 X 600 minimum resolution (1024 X 768 or higher recommended), Sound card and speakers (Earphones recommended) , Available USB port Software: Adobe Flash Player (ver. 10 or higher), Windows Media Player (ver. 10 or higher) or Quicktime Player (ver. 7 or higher), PDF reader, Browser: Internet Explorer 7.x/8.x, Firefox 3.x *, Safari 4.x or greater (Mac only)*, Javascript and cookies must be enabled Operating System: Microsoft Windows (XP®, Vista®, 7 with latest service pack), Mac OS X (10.4.11 or greater)* Special Note: This program includes software tools that are only compatible with Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer 7.x or 8.x.

Class Details

0 Session(s)

Location
Online

Instructor

CEUs : 52

Start Date:upon registration

 

Notice

Please read: 
  • You may register and start this course anytime. You will be notified by email with directions, user-ID and password to access the online account within 2 business days of initial registration.
  • Students have 12 months to complete the program. Tuition is due in full at registration. There will be NO REFUNDS issued after initial registration
  • IMPORTANT: It is vital that you make sure your mailing and email address in our system is current. For specific computer and internet requirements, please view course description.
  • Tuition: 

    $3,899.00


    Registration Closes On
    Friday, May 31, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

    Schedule Information

    Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
    N/A - Online

    Contact Us!

    ncal@normandale.edu - 952.358.8343
    Normandale Community College - Continuing Education

    9700 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431

    A member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System