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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM. Robert Grajeda , Riverside Community College District Community Education Alice Awe, Riverside Community College District Community Education Sarah Andrews, Instructor, MK Education. Are you interested in a career in healthcare?. Do you enjoy helping others?.

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

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  1. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM Robert Grajeda, Riverside Community College District Community Education Alice Awe, Riverside Community College District Community Education Sarah Andrews, Instructor, MK Education

  2. Are you interested in a career in healthcare?

  3. Do you enjoy helping others?

  4. Are you a detail-oriented person?

  5. Then you are in the right place!

  6. IDEAL CANDIDATES • Pre-Pharmacy students • Pharmacy technicians looking to get certified • Individuals looking to become certified pharmacy technicians • Recent high school graduates • Anyone interested in healthcare • Stay-at-home parents • Healthcare workers looking to strengthen their current skills

  7. DUTIES OF A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN • Assist the pharmacist • Enter patient information and data • Dispense medication • Compound specialty orders • Prepare intravenous medication • Patient care

  8. MEET SARAH ANDREWS:YOUR INSTRUCTOR Sarah Andrews is a native of Redlands, California. She has been a pharmacy technician since 2002. Sarah has recently worked for CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy. She became a pharmacy technician because her first job was in a pharmacy as a clerk and loved it!

  9. INTRODUCING YOUR CLIENT MANAGER Bev Peterson is your point-of-contact at MK Education. She is your resource for everything related to the pharmacy technician course – from textbooks and supplies to externships. Email: bpeterson@mkedu.org Cell: (630) 450-7785

  10. FALL 2014 SCHEDULE Class does not meet: 11/29

  11. PROGRAM HOURS • You will learn: • Introduction to various pharmacy practice settings • Cover drug classes • Basic anatomy & physiology • Drug interactions • Daily pharmacy activities • Pharmacy math concepts • Calculations • Conversions • (120 hours in the classroom, 60 hours online training, 120-hour externship) • 300 hours total

  12. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS • ALL PHARMACY TECHINCIANS MUST BE LICENSED TO WORK! • HS Diploma or GED and • Complete a training program of at least 240 hours • Associates Degree Pharmacy Technician • Pass board-approved exam • Military training for pharmacy technician

  13. GETTING LICENSED • pharmacy.ca.gov/applicants • Application fee is $105 • High school diploma/G.E.D • At least 16 years old • NO PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORD (especially drug or violent offenses)

  14. CERTIFICATION • Not required for licensure. Required by most employers. • Two national certification exams: • PTCB exam—offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board • www.ptcb.org • $129—renewal every 2 years • ExCPTexam—offered by the National Healthcareer Association • www.nhanow.com • $105—renewal every 2 years • Renewal consists of doing Continuing Education Credits or CE’s • Each certification requires 20 CE’s every 2 years

  15. JOB OUTLOOK • The number of job openings is expected to continue to exceed the number of job seekers. • Job opportunities will increase by 20% between by 2022. • Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for detailed information Salary Information Pharmacy Technician Average Salary in California $39,570

  16. WHERE CAN YOU WORK? • Retail, community, specialty, mail-order or nuclear pharmacies • Insurance companies • Hospitals • Infusion centers • Home health care • Pharmaceutical companies • Legal firms • State board inspectors • Certification panel appointments

  17. CAREER HIERARCHY • Pharmacy Technician Level 1: • An individual with no pharmacy experience, education, training, certification; works at the cash register or in stock room • Pharmacy Technician Level 2 & 3: • An individual with education or training in pharmacy technician education, certified; works in dispensing medications, patient processing • Pharmacy Technician Manager/Supervisor: • An individual with at least 5 years of pharmacy experience; is educated and trained for entry and advanced level processes, certified, proficiency in many skills.

  18. STUDENT RELATION SUPPORT Do you need assistance with… • Resume writing? • Career planning? • Interviewing skills? • Building a portfolio? • Course work? • Studying? • Follow MK Education on FACEBOOK for: • STUDY TIPS |CAREER ADVICE | RESUME HELP | JOB OPENINGS

  19. TUITION INFORMATION Total Tuition: $2,995 Payment can be made by: Check, cash, money order or credit card Payment Plans: This is available through MK Education, call 630-to learn more! Noncredit courses are not available for financial aid ((FAFSA, Pell Grant, MAP Grant, etc.)

  20. CANCELLATION POLICY Classroom/Workshops or Programs Cancelled by College • 100% refunds are given when a workshop or program is cancelled by the College.  Every effort will be made to notify you of workshop or program cancellations five (5) days prior to start of session. Classroom/Workshops or Programs Cancelled by Registrant • Refunds will be provided minus a $20 processing fee, when the office is notified by email, in writing, or in person up to three (3) business days prior to the beginning of the session (no exceptions).  For cancellations after the deadline, NO REFUND will be given.

  21. HOW TO REGISTER By Phone: Call 951-222-8090 Online at: www.RccCommunityEd.com By Email: If you’re interested, email http://www.rcccommunityed.com/ In Person: Check, cash, money order or check

  22. Riverside Community College District Community Education 152 East 6th St. Corona, CA 92879 951-222-8090 www.RccCommunityEd.com Q & A In partnership with MK Education 920 Curtiss Street, #338 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.541.3600 www.mkedu.org

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