pharmacy technician
NEW PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM STARTING FALL 2012
In 8 Months You Could Become a Pharmacy Tech! Pharmacy Technician is among the fastest growing occupations in California, predicted to grow by 20-35% through 2016. The West Los Angeles College Pharmacy Technician Program can prepare you for an exciting career in this field.
Pharmacy Technicians primarily assist the pharmacist, review prescriptions for completeness and authenticity, help prepare and distribute medications, control inventory and place orders and assist in payment and billing. Full-time Pharmacy Technicians earn between $30,000 and $40,000 per year (part-time positions also exist) and often receive benefits.
Westside Extension will next be offering West's highly regarded Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program again this Fall. This comprehensive, basic certificate program is comprised of 6 courses and totals about 360 hours of instruction. Compare our Pharmacy Tech program to ones costing thousands more or offering much fewer hours!
This exciting program can be completed in about 8 months. A key component of our program is an externship in which you’ll receive on-the-job training at a community pharmacy training site. When you complete the required course work and meet the state requirements, you are able to obtain a State of California Pharmacy Technician license and can work in retail pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare settings. You may then continue your studies to pursue the Pharmacy Technician Advanced Certificate or an Associate’s in Science degree.
To get started, complete our Pharmacy Tech questionnaire at the bottom of this screen. Register for free here for instant access to a free online orientation and to be put on an interest list for our next training. In late September, join us for a free live orientation where you'll meet the instructors and see the Pharmacy Tech lab. Get answers to all your questions about the job of a pharmacy tech, the industry, career paths, this program, payment plans, credit by examination and how to enroll. Get started on a new career today!
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Who may take this program? |
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To register for the program, you must pay either the entire program fee or pay as you go in three installments. Only students who have registered for the program and paid their class fees may attend class. No exceptions! Registration is handled through the Westside Extension office. It is highly recommended that you have college level course work in Math 115 and English 28 with a grade of "C" or better OR completion of the college assessment examination offered in the Student Assessment Center in the Student Services Bldg. |
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Pharmacy Technician Program Features |
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Pharmacy Technician - Basic Certificate - 7 Months |
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The Pharmacy Technician Basic Certificate Program prepares you to work in retail pharmacies. The certificate is approved by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Pharmacy Technician Basic Certificate Program--6 Classes
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After Your Coursework is Complete - Becoming Licensed to Work |
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When you complete the Basic Pharmacy Technician Certificate you must become licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy before you can become eligible to work as a pharmacy tech. Your instructor will be able to help guide you through the process of becoming licensed. |
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Program Costs |
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Our comprehensive program costs $2,600, plus the additional costs listed below. Or you can pay as you go in three installments, totalling $2,850. Compare our cost to less comprehensive programs that cost many thousands more! Financial Aid is not available for this program. Contact the Westside Extension office at (310) 287-4475 for more information.
Additional costs for the program are:
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About You |
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Tell us about you: Answer the questions on this questionnaire and we'll get in touch with you.
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