Program Length: 1,050 Hours
Program Objective:
The objective of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide quality educational training designed to meet the current and future needs of the Health Industry.
The content includes but is not limited to metric system, medical terminology, medicinal drugs, pharmaceutical compounding, USP 795 standards, sterile techniques, USP 797 and USP 800 standards, maintenance of inventory, IV preparation, receiving and handling of hazardous materials, preparing purchase orders, receiving and checking supplies purchased, printing labels, typing prescription labels, delivering medications, pricing prescription drug orders and supplies, prepackaging unit dose packages, patient record systems, control records, data processing automation in pharmacy, computer application, employability skills, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, including CPR.
- Students must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school
- Application
- Interview by a guidance counselor
- Fees for supplies and textbooks are required
The average length of this program is 1050 (approximately 24 months) for adult students attending part time. Actual time is dependent upon enrollment status and the length of time the student requires to achieve competencies. This program contains occupational completion points designed to prepare students for a position.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Pharmacy Technician 1 | 360 Hours |
| Pharmacy Technician 2 | 300 Hours | |
| Pharmacy Technician 3 | 300 Hours | |
| Total Hours: 1,050 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all Occupational Completion Points (OCP’s)
- Satisfy Basic Skills Requirements
- Mathematics 11
- Language 10
- Reading 10
- No financial obligations
- Students must complete the Clearance packet to received program certificate
Employment Opportunities
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Community Pharmacy Technician
Employment Requirements
- Requirements vary per state; on-the-job training or postsecondary training in a Pharmacy Technician program are required in Florida
- Register to be licensed with the Florida Board of Pharmacy
- Students are strongly encouraged to obtain the Pharmacy Technician Certification offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCE)
Salary
The average wage for this career is $16.87 per hour or $35,100 annually.
- In-state residents—$2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident—$10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
- $20.00 application fee
- Material fee—Varies by program
- Identification Card fee—$5.00 per trimester
- Liability insurance fee—Varies by program
- Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
- Approximate Total Cost: $3,218.00
Monday—Thursday 4:00 pm—9:00 pm
